by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #51 out of 59 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU as a strong choice for natural resources & conservation, coming in at #393 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 393 of 468 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 58 of 65 |
Here is each degree level available for natural resources & conservation at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The natural resources & conservation field at BSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #51 out of 59 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 51 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 350 |
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU report a median salary of $50,870 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, natural resources & conservation students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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Among recent graduates, 80% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at BSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 3 |
