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. In addition, we cover how UW ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UW. This makes it the #105 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,362 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UW 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 Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at UW make a median salary of $47,922. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in conservation from UW. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 18 |
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