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. Also, learn how URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at URI is $40,067. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from URI in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI 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 Rhode Island with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 50 |
| Wildlife Management | 35 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.