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 SFASU 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 SFASU was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stephen F Austin State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in conservation from SFASU. This makes it the #112 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFASU is $46,395. This is higher than $31,602, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFASU, conservation students borrow a median amount of $24,617 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 Stephen F Austin State University.
The conservation program at SFASU awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 conservation majors earned their master's degree from SFASU. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 42 |
| Wildlife Management | 17 |
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