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. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Texas State. This makes it the #112 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas State is $29,414. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, conservation students borrow a median amount of $25,993 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all conservation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,049.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at Texas State is $240 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas State was $727 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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Of the 77 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from Texas State in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Texas State conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas State Online Learning page.
The conservation program at Texas State awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 8 |
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