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 UMass Boston ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UMass Boston. This makes it the #75 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #67 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 UMass Boston is $41,547. 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 UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 66 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from UMass Boston in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from UMass Boston in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Massachusetts - Boston.
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