Natural Resources Conservation at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 198 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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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%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how 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 | #9 of 22 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 48 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 433 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #289 of 429 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #9 of 22 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 48 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 433 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #289 of 429 |
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 | $30,841 |
| 2 years | $27,907 |
| 3 years | $41,950 |
| 4 years | $49,218 |
| 5 years | $57,260 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $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
Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 54% women (107) and 46% men (91).
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 164 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 51% were women (84) and 49% were men (80).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 131 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 28%.*
Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 23 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 65% were women (15) and 35% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, above the national average of 21%.*
Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 11 doctoral natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than 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 Massachusetts-Amherst
The Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Natural Resources Conservation | 113 |
| Environmental Science | 85 |
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation majors, 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.