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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for natural resources & conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from UM. This makes it the #49 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $239 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of natural resources & conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UM does not offer an online option for its natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UM. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at The University of Montana.
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 107 |
| Wildlife Management | 80 |
| Natural Resource Management | 22 |
| Forestry | 19 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 146 |
| Physical Sciences | 24 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 21 |
| Engineering Technologies | 6 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 2 |
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