by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Shepherd University ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,000 a year. This is less than $31,602, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, conservation students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,772 for all conservation majors across the country.
Learn about other programs related to Natural Resources Conservation that might interest you.
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Shepherd University.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from Shepherd University in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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