by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Boston College was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston College is $49,111. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from Boston College. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Boston College.
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