by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Environmental Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Natural Resources Conservation is a major offered under the natural resources and conservation program of study at Shepherd University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in conservation, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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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.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #294 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Shepherd University was $752 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $317 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,790 | $15,276 |
| Fees | $1,994 | $2,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,750 | $10,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,875 | $2,875 |
Learn more about Shepherd University tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University in Conservation walked away with an average of $21,214 in student debt. That is 8% lower than the national average of $23,094.
The median early career salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University is $29,995 per year. That is about the same as the national average of $30,240.
Shepherd University does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Shepherd University Online Learning page.
Women made up around 66.7% of the conservation students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 59.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 9.5% of the conservation bachelor’s degrees at Shepherd University in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 25%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Natural Resources Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 21 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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