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 UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for conservation majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 152 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #41 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #7 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 UMN Twin Cities is $33,132. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, conservation students borrow a median amount of $31,345 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 UMN Twin Cities is $373 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from UMN Twin Cities make a median salary of $52,823 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in conservation from UMN Twin Cities. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 46 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.