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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

Most Selective:
Stanford University

Least Selective:
Prescott College

Largest:
Arizona State University

Smallest:
White Earth Tribal & Community College

Most Expensive:
Hobart & William Smith Colleges

Least Expensive:
Haskell Indian Nations University

Best Academics:
Stanford University

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University of Georgia

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Maryland - University College

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Duke University
Durham, NC		$38,741 6,578 108 Bachelor's (21), Master's (74),
Doctoral (13)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		$34,937 26,208 107 Master's (107)
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY		$37,954 13,914 70 Bachelor's (57), Master's (8),
Doctoral (5)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 69 Bachelor's (69)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ		$20,596 54,277 56 Bachelor's (44), Master's (11),
Doctoral (1)
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT		$31,410 11,382 55 Bachelor's (25), Master's (22),
Doctoral (8)
SUNY Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY		$7,066 6,605 53 Associate (53)
SUNY Binghamton University
Vestal, NY		$14,661 11,861 52 Bachelor's (52)
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE		$17,897 18,955 52 Bachelor's (36), Master's (11),
Doctoral (5)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO		$23,095 22,158 47 Bachelor's (47)
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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:Forestry/Natural Resources Instructor
Description:Forestry/Natural Resources Instructor State Center Community College District Closing Date: 06/08/2012 Position Classification: Faculty Campus Location: RC Start Date: 08/09/2012 Essential Functions: Include, but not limited to, teaching...
Company:State Center Community College District
Location:Fresno, CA
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Communications / Public Relations Internship
Description:The Maryland Agricultural Resource Council (MARC) seeks two summer interns. MARC is a 501c(3) non-profit trade organization, organized for the benefit of the citizens of Maryland to enhance the rural economy and to foster conservation of...
Company:Maryland Agricultural Resource Council
Location:Cockeysville, MD
Posted:5/4/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Corporate Summer Intern
Description:Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 10,130 retail units under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of $443 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates...
Company:Walmart
Location:Bentonville, AR
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:Walmart
Job Title:Intern, Assistant to Green Accounting and Pla
Description:Intern, Assistant to Green Accounting and Planning Location: United States- Arlington, VA Headquarters Job Code: 296 # of openings: 1 Description Conservation Internationals (CI) Internship Sponsored By The Trott Family...
Company:Conservation International
Location:Arlington, VA
Posted:2/20/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section Environment and Natural Resources Division
Description:The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) is the nations chief environmental litigator, enforcing federal pollution abatement laws to protect the health and environment of the United States and its citizens. ENRD also defends...
Company:Usajobs
Location:Washington, Dc
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:USAJOBS
Job Title:Natural Resources Management Instructor
Description:Job Title: Natural Resources Management Instructor Closing Date/Time: Mon. 06/11/12 5:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Faculty Location: Spokane Community College, 1810 N Greene St, Spokane, Washington Spokane...
Company:Community Colleges of Spokane
Location:Spokane, WA
Posted:5/12/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Conservation Education Intern
Description:Conservation Education Intern Job Location: US-TX-Dallas Type: Temporary Part-Time Position Summary: Audubons Wings internship program invites students and recent graduates to help shape a healthy environment and vibrant future for birds...
Company:National Audubon Society
Location:Dallas, TX
Posted:5/4/2012
Source:InternMatch
Job Title:Forestry/Natural Resources Instructor--RC
Description:Forestry/Natural Resources Instructor State Center Community College District Closing Date: 06/08/2012 Position Classification: Faculty Campus Location: RC Start Date: 08/09/2012 Essential Functions: Include, but not limited to, teaching...
Company:State Center Community College District
Location:Fresno, CA
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:California Community Colleges Registry
Job Title:NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST (Naturalist II)
Description:Description: Seeking a Natural Resource Specialist to join the Natural Resource Management and Protection (NRMP) Branch of the Park Authority's Resource Management Division. Serves as a member of a four-person branch dedicated to natural...
Company:Fairfax County Government
Location:Fairfax, VA
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:GIS/Natural Resource Intern
Description:Job Title: GIS/Natural Resource Intern Job Type: full-time temporary Location: Jackson, WY Closing Date: 4/27/2012 Job Term: starting 5/21/12, ending 8/15/12 Pay Rate: $11.00/hr + possibility of room/board JOB SUMMARY: Assist the GIS...
Company:Teton Science Schools
Location:Jackson, WY
Posted:5/14/2012
Source:Networks and Systems Professional Association

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