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 Mt. Holyoke 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 Mt. Holyoke was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mt. Holyoke is $25,318. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mt. Holyoke, conservation students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all conservation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,772.
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 Mount Holyoke College.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from Mt. Holyoke in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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