We'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 UARK ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UARK is $33,091. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from UARK in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Arkansas.
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