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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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.

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):

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

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

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).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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

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