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 UT Rio Grande Valley 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 UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,477 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation students.
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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% 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, 94% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
