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Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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.

Natural Resources & Conservation earnings compared with all majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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

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