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 UMGC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at UMGC was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMGC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,545 a year. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMGC was $524 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $318 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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Of the 58 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMGC, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMGC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMGC 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 UMGC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
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