by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU as a strong choice for natural resources & conservation, placing at #342 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 342 of 468 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 12 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in natural resources & conservation at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
The natural resources & conservation area of study at MSU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 91 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
MSU holds a strong position among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 12 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 321 |
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $33,470 a year. This is lower than $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, natural resources & conservation graduates take on a median debt of $27,040 in student loans. This is above $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana 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 | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 51 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 6 |
