by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in natural resources & conservation at UMass Amherst. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMass Amherst highly for natural resources & conservation, placing at #119 out of 487 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in natural resources & conservation at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 164 |
| Associate’s | 1 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
The natural resources & conservation area of study at UMass Amherst covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 198 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 37 |
| Forestry | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 23 master’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for natural resources & conservation at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 35% of natural resources & conservation master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 11 doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of natural resources & conservation doctoral degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 37 graduate certificate degrees in natural resources & conservation.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for natural resources & conservation at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of natural resources & conservation graduate certificate degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation graduate certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMass Amherst. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 164 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 1 |
| Certificate Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 1 |