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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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $27,429 a year. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
Learn more about Mizzou tuition and fees.
Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Mizzou in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from Mizzou make a median salary of $51,152 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from Mizzou in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into 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 | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.