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. In addition, we cover how UMBC ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 157 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMBC is $36,804. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, conservation students borrow a median amount of $30,549 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMBC was $1,103 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
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