Natural Resources and Conservation Degree

The wildly popular Natural Resources and Conservation field of study emphasizes the prudent management of Earth’s natural resources (land, air, water, soil, animals, plants) with a keen eye towards quality of life for current and future generations. Get more details below including other New Hampshire colleges that offer natural resources and conservation degrees.

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University of New Hampshire

153 Lowell Rd, Hudson, NH

University of New Hampshire is a public institution that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Durham, NH, in a predominantly suburban area. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of New Hampshire. Enrollment at University of New Hampshire is nearly fifteen thousand annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UNH offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students at University of New Hampshire scored in a range of 1000 - 1200 on the SAT. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at University of New Hampshire, with 23 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.unh.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $17,000, while out-of-state residents pay $31,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $6,400. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The UNH "Wildcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who wish to get more about UNH can take a look at their website at www.unh.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).