by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UTC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UTC among the top schools in the country for natural resources conservation, ranked #340 out of 424 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 340 of 424 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Tennessee | 4 of 4 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region | 58 of 77 |
The following degree levels are available for natural resources conservation at UTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources conservation.
UTC is a solid choice among schools offering natural resources conservation at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources Conservation students who finish a bachelor’s at UTC report a median salary of $37,770 a year. This is lower than $57,921, the median for all majors at UTC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UTC, natural resources conservation students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,324, the typical median for all majors at UTC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,992 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,990 | $1,990 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of natural resources conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at UTC were White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a bachelor’s in natural resources conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UTC awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in environmental science in the most recent reporting year — 51% to women and 49% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
Graduate study is also available at UTC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation | 13 |
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