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. We've also included details on how University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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University of Arizona was ranked #27 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for conservation majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in conservation from University of Arizona. This makes it the #41 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Arizona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,645 a year. 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 University of Arizona, conservation students borrow a median amount of $33,013 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at University of Arizona is $231 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Arizona was $1,544 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
The conservation program at University of Arizona awarded 22 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 University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 11 |
| Natural Resource Management | 1 |
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