by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Oregon State University compares to other colleges that offer natural resources & conservation.
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Oregon State University is in the top 15% of the country for natural resources & conservation. More specifically it was ranked #306 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #63 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 4 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 4 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Oregon | 4 |
| Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 4 |
| Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 4 |
| Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Oregon | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 63 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 63 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oregon State University handed out 434 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,145 a year. This is lower than $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University, natural resources & conservation students accumulate a median of $30,405 in student loans. This is above $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Read more about Oregon State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 339 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of natural resources & conservation master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of natural resources & conservation doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a doctoral in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the natural resources & conservation majors at Oregon State University.
The natural resources & conservation program at Oregon State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 227 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 178 |
| Wildlife Management | 154 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 72 |
| Forestry | 40 |