by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how SMCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at SMCM was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #7 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 193 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Mary's College of Maryland handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMCM, conservation students borrow a median amount of $35,494 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMCM paid an average of $450 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $300 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,116 | $28,192 |
| Fees | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,672 | $14,672 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,661 | $1,661 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from SMCM. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Mary's College of Maryland with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMCM 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 SMCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at St Mary’s College of Maryland.
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