by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Sewanee ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Sewanee was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sewanee - The University of the South handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sewanee is $35,204. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Sewanee paid an average of $1,670 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,418 | $53,418 |
| Fees | $286 | $286 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,338 | $15,338 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from Sewanee. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Sewanee are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sewanee - The University of the South with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Sewanee does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Sewanee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Sewanee - The University of the South.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 5 |
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