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 #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #11 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 UW - Madison is $27,422. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, conservation students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Wisconsin - Madison.
The conservation program at UW - Madison awarded 163 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of bachelor'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 bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 conservation majors earned their master's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% 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, 67% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 32 |
| Forestry | 11 |
| Natural Resource Management | 4 |
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