by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Colby ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Colby was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 41 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colby College handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colby go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,216 a year. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,790 | $63,790 |
| Fees | $2,810 | $2,810 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,120 | $17,120 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $850 | $850 |
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Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Colby in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colby are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colby College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Colby 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 Colby Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Colby College.
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