by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UWM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UWM as a strong choice for natural resources & conservation, coming in at #389 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 389 of 468 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Wisconsin | 11 of 13 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 57 of 65 |
The table below lists every degree level available for natural resources & conservation at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
The natural resources & conservation field at UWM includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 49 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
UWM is a solid choice among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UWM report a median salary of $48,715 a year. This is below $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UWM, natural resources & conservation students accumulate a median of $28,000 in student loans. This is above $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UWM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 1 |
