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Natural resources conservation programs focus on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Basic principles of natural resource conservation are explored and include instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Students may also focus on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible

Top Schools For Natural Resources Conservation Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Duke University
Durham, NC		$38,741 6,578 157 Bachelor's (29), Master's (108),
Doctoral (20)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		$34,937 27,979 117 Master's (117)
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY		$37,954 13,914 86 Bachelor's (74), Master's (6),
Doctoral (6)
SUNY Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY		$7,378 6,605 71 Certificate (3), Associate (68)
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE		$19,848 19,345 67 Bachelor's (50), Master's (14),
Doctoral (3)
SUNY Binghamton University
Vestal, NY		$14,661 11,861 58 Bachelor's (58)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 56 Bachelor's (49), Master's (4),
Doctoral (3)
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN		$11,152 13,503 54 Associate (54)
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC		$17,960 25,398 52 Bachelor's (39), Master's (13),
Doctoral (0)
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		$32,027 25,101 48 Certificate (4), Bachelor's (44)
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Natural Resources Conservation Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 24 1%
Associate 287 15%
Bachelor's 1,168 63%
Master's 297 16%
Doctoral 88 5%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 996 53%
Female 868 47%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 54 3%
Black or African American 39 2%
Hispanic or Latino 198 11%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 29 2%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,416 78%
Other/Unknown 80 4%
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Natural Resources Conservation Internships

Job Title:Biological Science Student (Soil Conservation) Summer Only
Description:Be Remarkable, Make a Difference! Join the Natural Resources Conservation Service team and help us conserve our nation''s Natural Resources! Click here for more information about Pathways Program participation. This announcement will be...>
Company:Natural Resources Conservation Service
Location:Urbana, OH
Posted:5/5/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:American Conservation Experience: BLM Utah Wilderness GIS & Database Fellowship
Description:American Conservation Experience: BLM Utah Wilderness GIS & Database Fellowship Summary: American Conservation Experience (ACE), a Non-Profit Conservation Corps based in Flagstaff, Arizona, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management...>
Company:American Conservation Experience
Location:Salt Lake City, UT
Posted:4/22/2013
Source:Get Conservation Jobs
Job Title:Urban Initiative Outreach Internship
Description:Internship Positions Urban Initiative Outreach Internship Department: Science and Education 1 Part Time Internship (14 hrs/week minimum, flexible schedule) (weekdays with some weekends required) Job Description Field Museum social...>
Company:Field Museum
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:4/7/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Pathways Student Intern (Soil Conservationist Trainee)
Description:Be Remarkable, Make a Difference! Join the Natural Resources Conservation Service team and help us conserve our nation''s Natural Resources!! Visit our web site (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov) to learn more. The Natural Resources Conservation...>
Company:Natural Resources Conservation Service
Location:Auburn, AL
Posted:5/5/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Intern - Environmental Policy (NON CO-OP)
Description:Title: Intern - Environmental Policy (NON CO-OP) Location: CO-Denver Job Number: 26069 Xcel Energy has an exciting opportunity for an Intern for the Summer of 2013, located in our downtownDenvercorporate office. Position Summary Provides...>
Company:Xcel Energy
Location:Denver, CO
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Student Trainee (Engineering)
Description:Be Remarkable, Make a Difference! Join the Natural Resources Conservation Service team and help us conserve our nation''s Natural Resources!! Visit our web site (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov) to learn more.The Natural Resources Conservation...>
Company:Natural Resources Conservation Service
Location:Bowling Green, KY
Posted:5/4/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Conservation Coordinator
Description:Conservation Coordinator Job ID: 41095 Location: New York Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Return to Previous Page OFFICE LOCATION New York, New York (NY) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation...>
Company:Nature Conservancy
Location:New York
Posted:5/12/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:CONSERVATION AID I - Mainly Remote Locations Statewide
Description:CONSERVATION AID I - Mainly Remote Locations Statewide APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $24,262.56 to $34,598.16 PAY GRADE: 20 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. In order to receive...>
Company:State of Nevada
Location:Nevada
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Student Trainee (Soil Conservationist)
Description:Be Remarkable, Make a Difference! Join the Natural Resources Conservation Service team and help us conserve our nation''s Natural Resources!! Visit our web site (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov) to learn more.The Natural Resources Conservation...>
Company:Natural Resources Conservation Service
Location:New Castle, KY
Posted:5/4/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:CONSERVATION AID II - Mainly Remote Locations Statewide
Description:CONSERVATION AID II - Mainly Remote Locations Statewide APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $25,264.80 to $35,997.12 PAY GRADE: 21 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. In order to receive...>
Company:State of Nevada
Location:Nevada
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond

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