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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $30-$48k) in the New England Region

14 Ranked Colleges
600 Degrees Awarded
$34,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 30,341 people earned their degree in natural resources and conservation, making the major the 26th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, natural resources and conservation graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,196 and had an average of $25,077 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 3,296 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,241 and $27,211 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 600 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in natural resources and conservation. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality natural resources and conservation programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the natural resources and conservation program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $30-$48k) in the New England Region

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the #1 spot on the list. Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 195 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

Harvard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Harvard

#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 168 diplomas to qualified masters’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

Yale also made our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale University are $44,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Yale Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#3

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Northeastern University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 7 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeastern also made our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University are $25,558, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Northeastern

#4

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the #4 spot on the list. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Medford, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tufts did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at Tufts

#5

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rhode Island. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. URI is located in Kingston, Rhode Island and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

URI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at URI

#6

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. UMass Amherst is a large school located in Amherst, Massachusetts that handed out 18 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also took the #6 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Massachusetts Amherst

#7

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#10 in overall quality

University of Maine landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Orono, Maine, and it awarded 21 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UMaine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at UMaine

#8

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#8 in overall quality

University of Vermont ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Burlington, Vermont, this fairly large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UVM, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UVM are $33,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at UVM

#9

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#5 in overall quality

University of Connecticut landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UCONN is located in Storrs, Connecticut and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

UCONN also took the #5 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at UCONN

#4 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNH is a public institution located in Durham, New Hampshire. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH also took the #4 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at UNH

#11

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#12 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston also took the #12 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Massachusetts - Boston

#12

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Clark University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

Clark did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clark University are $47,730, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Clark University

#13

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire

Plymouth State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Plymouth, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Plymouth State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Plymouth State are $14,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at Plymouth State

#14

Unity College

Unity, Maine
#11 in overall quality

Unity College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This small school is located in Unity, Maine, and it awarded 23 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Unity did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Unity College are $9,750.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Unity

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

Credits

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