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 Washington College ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Washington College was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #6 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Washington College is $27,096. This is less than $31,602, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Washington College, conservation students borrow a median amount of $26,529 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,772 for all conservation majors across the country.
Learn about other programs related to Natural Resources Conservation that might interest you.
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Washington College.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Washington College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
