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, and more. Also, learn how Harvard ranks among other schools offering degrees 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.
Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Harvard is in the top 1% of the country for conservation students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 168 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Harvard. This makes it the #1 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at Harvard make a median salary of $58,733. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $49,395.
Learn about other programs related to Natural Resources Conservation that might interest you.
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 Harvard University.
Of the 19 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Harvard, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Harvard 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 Harvard University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 conservation majors earned their master's degree from Harvard. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 15 |
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