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About Natural Resources/Conservation, General

A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.

Students majoring in Natural Resources/Conservation, General can earn up to a Masters degree. On average, 37% percent of women and 63% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, California is where degrees in Natural Resources/Conservation, General are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources/Conservation, General is $47,400.

Popularity of Natural Resources/Conservation, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Natural Resources/Conservation, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Natural Resources/Conservation, General majors is Forest and Conservation Technicians. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Natural Resources/Conservation, General can prepare you for is Forest and Conservation Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Natural Resources/Conservation, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Natural Resources/Conservation, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
287
Female Students
105 (36%)
Male Students
182 (63%)
White (220, 77%)
Hispanic or Latino (19, 7%)
Two or more races (12, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (11, 4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (10, 3%)
Black or African American (7, 2%)
Asian (5, 2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (3, 1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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