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. We've also included details on how QC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 178 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Queens College handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at QC is $27,677. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at QC paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from QC in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
QC 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 QC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Queens College.