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 Plymouth State 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 Plymouth State was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #5 in New Hampshire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Plymouth State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 70% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Plymouth State. This makes it the #122 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Plymouth State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,473 a year. This is higher than $31,602, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Plymouth State, conservation students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Plymouth State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from Plymouth State. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Plymouth State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Plymouth State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from Plymouth State. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Plymouth State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Plymouth State University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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