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 Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in natural resources & conservation.
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Western holds a strong position among schools offering natural resources & conservation. In particular, it placed #290 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western earn a median of $37,663 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, natural resources & conservation students accumulate a median of $21,962 in student loans. This is below $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the natural resources & conservation majors at Western Carolina University.
This natural resources & conservation program at Western offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 27 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.