Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 22 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 48 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #333 of 479 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 22 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 48 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #333 of 479 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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 | $36,326 |
| 2 years | $27,907 |
| 3 years | $41,950 |
| 4 years | $49,218 |
| 5 years | $57,260 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $49,218, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
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
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