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Major Overview for Natural Resources/Conservation, General

Overview for 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.

Careers for Natural Resources/Conservation, General Majors

A major in Natural Resources/Conservation, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Natural Resources/Conservation, General

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Natural Resources/Conservation, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN
 34
(16.3%)
Less Selective$9,406 
Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY
 17
(4.3%)
Moderately Selective$38,860 
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
 66
(4.2%)
Less Selective$13,769 
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
 45
(4.1%)
Highly Selective$11,689 
Sewanee: The University of the South
Sewanee, TN
 11
(3.2%)
Moderately Selective$32,760 
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
 24
(2.4%)
Moderately Selective$20,408 
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI
 24
(2.2%)
Less Selective$13,793 
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
 33
(1.9%)
Less Selective$14,102 
University of Maryland-University College
Adelphi, MD
 44
(1.6%)
Open Admissions$12,000 
SUNY College at Brockport
Brockport, NY
 22
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$11,704 
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