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 UTSA ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at UTSA was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UTSA. This makes it the #126 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 UTSA is $26,931. 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 UTSA, conservation students borrow a median amount of $11,210 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UTSA paid an average of $799 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $260 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,239 | $19,177 |
| Fees | $3,040 | $3,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,843 | $11,843 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,932 | $2,932 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from UTSA. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UTSA 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 UTSA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in conservation from UTSA. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| 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 The University of Texas at San Antonio.
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