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 UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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UD was ranked #36 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 Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UD. This makes it the #146 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2021, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UD is $34,156. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, conservation students borrow a median amount of $25,740 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,772 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at UD is $883 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from UD. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from UD in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 35 |
| Natural Resource Management | 5 |
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