by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNH ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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UNH is in the top 10% of the country for conservation. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 242 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UNH. This makes it the #44 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #26 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 UNH is $37,286. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNH, conservation students borrow a median amount of $46,927 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at UNH is $529 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNH paid an average of $1,470 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from UNH. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from UNH make a median salary of $54,949 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 26 |
| Natural Resource Management | 16 |
| Forestry | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.