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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Maine

What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at University of Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Maine is located in Orono, ME.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 72 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at University of Maine.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Maine

Online coursework is an option at University of Maine. Among 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of Maine

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maine’s Natural Resources Conservation program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Maine	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Maine	#3 of 6
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#34 of 48
Best Value	Nationwide	#209 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#306 of 433

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Maine	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Maine	#3 of 6
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#34 of 48
Best Value	Nationwide	#209 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#306 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from University of Maine

Those who finish University of Maine’s Natural Resources Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,713
2 years	$24,615
5 years	$57,652

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Maine stands at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Maine, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Maine are 67% women (48) and 33% men (24).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine

Of the 57 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of Maine, 67% were women (38) and 33% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 11% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, below the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at University of Maine

Of the 7 master’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Maine, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Maine.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Maine, lower than the national average of 21%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at University of Maine

Of the 8 doctoral natural resources conservation graduates at University of Maine, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at University of Maine.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 12% of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at University of Maine, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at University of Maine

The Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Maine offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Environmental Studies	2
Environmental Science	70

Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Students who finish Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Maine pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors	$119,630
Coroners	$110,095
Foresters	$93,406
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,485
Industrial Ecologists	$83,212
Conservation Scientists	$81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,966
Park Naturalists	$76,516

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.