by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 12 U.S. colleges awarded 122 degrees and certificates in Natural Resources & Conservation, Other. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 51% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Natural Resources & Conservation, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $32,432 one year after completing, rising to $47,735 after four years.
A degree in Natural Resources & Conservation, Other explores Natural Resources And Conservation, Other. Any Instructional Program In Natural Resources And Conservation Not Listed Above. Examples: [Hunting And Trapping].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, natural resources & conservation, other is a widely-pursued major, with 122 degrees awarded annually. 12 colleges award natural resources & conservation, other degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 54.
By level, the 122 awards include 5 associate degrees, 62 bachelor’s degrees and 55 master’s degrees.
Women earned 46% of natural resources & conservation, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (56 of 122). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (95) and Hispanic or Latino (7).
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Natural Resources & Conservation, Other Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks natural resources & conservation, other schools within 1 state. In all, 12 colleges offer natural resources & conservation, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common natural resources & conservation, other credential is the bachelor’s degree: 62 of the 122 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to natural resources & conservation, other call most for Instructing, Reading Comprehension and Learning Strategies, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a natural resources & conservation, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 62 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 55 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to natural resources & conservation, other, at 62.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 62.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 22.1% |
| Master’s degree | 15.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Natural Resources & Conservation, Other, with an average median salary of $79,966; the strongest outlook belongs to Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 4.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Forest Products Teacher, Forest Pathology Teacher, Forest Ecology Professor and Range Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to natural resources & conservation, other, at 497,622.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 497,622 | 4.3% |
Natural Resources & Conservation, Other graduates earn a median $32,432 one year after completing their program, $47,735 after four years and $47,153 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,432 |
| 4 years | $47,735 |
| 5 years | $47,153 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to natural resources & conservation, other, with a median salary of $79,966.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
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