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 UNE ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNE was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New England handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNE is $34,434. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNE paid an average of $1,450 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,050 | $41,050 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,740 | $16,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from UNE. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNE 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 University of New England with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNE 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 UNE Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from UNE in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNE 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 New England with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 New England.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fisheries Sciences | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.