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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Massachusetts

349 Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources Conservation is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Massachusetts

Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 282
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.5%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 2,830 people employed in jobs related to a conservation degree, compared to 119,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Massachusetts

Conservation grads earn an average of $76,810 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

#2

Clark University

Worcester
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Clark. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,331 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. Graduates earn an average $52,450 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,752. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,874 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Tufts University

Medford
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in MA

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $77,280
Environmental Science Professors 12% $83,830
Conservation Scientists 6% $68,030
Foresters 0% $70,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Natural Resource Management 15

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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