by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ship ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ship was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Ship. This makes it the #146 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ship go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,068 a year. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ship was $419 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $319 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $3,824 | $4,074 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,952 | $12,952 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,382 | $3,382 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from Ship. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ship 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 Ship Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in conservation from Ship. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
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