by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major 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.
UGA is in the top 10% of the country for conservation. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 263 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UGA. This makes it the #64 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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 University of Georgia.
Of the 5 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from UGA in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 13 conservation students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UGA, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 71 |
| Wildlife Management | 52 |
| Natural Resource Management | 21 |
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