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 WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 122% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,768 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation students.
Learn about other programs related to Natural Resources Conservation that might interest you.
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Western Carolina University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from WCU. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 21 |
