by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UNR. This makes it the #126 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $36,481. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
Learn more about UNR tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from UNR. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Of the 12 conservation students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNR, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 34 |
| Forestry | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.