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 UW - River Falls ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - River Falls was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - River Falls handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - River Falls is $33,408. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - River Falls paid an average of $630 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $285 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,837 | $15,118 |
| Fees | $1,769 | $1,769 |
| Books and Supplies | $440 | $440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,658 | $7,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about UW - River Falls tuition and fees.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from UW - River Falls in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - River Falls are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - River Falls 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 UW - River Falls Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Wisconsin - River Falls.
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