by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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UMCP was ranked #26 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for conservation majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 26 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UMCP. This makes it the #112 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $41,152. 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 UMCP, conservation students borrow a median amount of $51,027 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
Of the 52 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 - College Park with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from UMCP in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 - College Park with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.