by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Kentucky compares to other colleges that offer natural resources conservation.
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University of Kentucky ranks competitively among schools offering natural resources conservation. Specifically, it ranked #286 out of 372 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 5 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Kentucky | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
| Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| College Major Best Value | 37 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region | 55 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 55 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources conservation.
Natural Resources Conservation students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky report a median salary of $41,149 a year. This is below $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky, natural resources conservation graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
Learn more about University of Kentucky tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of natural resources conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in natural resources conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of natural resources conservation master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of natural resources conservation master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master’s in natural resources conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources conservation majors at University of Kentucky.
This natural resources conservation program at University of Kentucky breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 49 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 32 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 10 |
University of Kentucky awarded 49 completions in environmental studies recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Kentucky conferred 32 degrees in natural resources/conservation, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
University of Kentucky granted 10 degrees in natural resources conservation and research, other recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (30%).