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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for natural resources & conservation majors, UMass Amherst came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #55 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 natural resources & conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UMass Amherst does not offer an online option for its natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UMass Amherst. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a associate's degree in natural resources & conservation from UMass Amherst. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students 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 associate's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 150 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 20 |
| Forestry | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 824 |
| Engineering | 686 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 303 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 251 |
| Physical Sciences | 177 |
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