by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 169% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Mizzou. This makes it the #75 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mizzou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,179 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation students.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from Mizzou make a median salary of $44,089 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,395.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, conservation students borrow a median amount of $20,210 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all conservation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,772.
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MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from Mizzou. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Mizzou in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% 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 Missouri - Columbia with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 6 |
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