by our College Data Analytics TeamNatural Resources Conservation is a major offered under the natural resources and conservation program of study at Framingham State University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in conservation, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Framingham State was ranked #277 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
Here are some of the other rankings for Framingham State.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Framingham State paid an average of $720 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $466 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,410 | $10,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,920 | $12,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,380 | $2,380 |
Learn more about Framingham State tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Framingham State in Conservation walked away with an average of $24,545 in student debt. That is 6% higher than the national average of $23,094.
The median early career salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Framingham State is $31,848 per year. That is 5% higher than the national average of $30,240.
Online degrees for the Framingham State conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Framingham State Online Learning page.
About 63.6% of the students who received their BS in conservation in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 59.0%.
Around 9.1% of conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Framingham State in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 25%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Natural Resources Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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