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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The bachelor's program at SFASU was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 190 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 198 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stephen F Austin State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $37,637. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SFASU paid an average of $774 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $354 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,842 | $17,922 |
| Fees | $2,758 | $2,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 | $1,202 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,860 | $3,860 |
Learn more about SFASU tuition and fees.
The conservation program at SFASU awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SFASU 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 SFASU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 conservation majors earned their master's degree from SFASU. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Stephen F Austin State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 45 |
| Wildlife Management | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.