by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for conservation majors, UW - Madison came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UW - Madison. This makes it the #11 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, 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 UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,824 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, conservation students borrow a median amount of $23,900 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 $28,049.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 161 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 28% were men and 72% 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 Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from UW - Madison make a median salary of $53,256 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
Of the 44 conservation students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 32 |
| Forestry | 9 |
| Natural Resource Management | 7 |
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