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 UNC Chapel Hill ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for conservation majors, UNC Chapel Hill came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #83 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,460 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, conservation students borrow a median amount of $12,044 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Of the 135 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from UNC Chapel Hill in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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