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. Also, learn how UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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UO was ranked #36 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for conservation majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 36 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UO. This makes it the #122 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #67 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 UO is $30,200. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, conservation students borrow a median amount of $63,800 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 UO is $514 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from UO. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from UO in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Oregon.
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