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 Clark ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Clark was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Clark University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Clark. This makes it the #18 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,661 a year. This is less than $31,602, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at Clark make a median salary of $44,649. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,395.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clark, conservation students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,772 for all conservation majors across the country.
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MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Clark University.
The conservation program at Clark awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clark University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from Clark in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Clark are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clark University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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