by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMass Amherst highly for natural resources conservation, placing at #148 out of 424 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 148 of 424 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 22 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the New England Region | 18 of 48 |
The table below lists every 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 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 164 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources conservation.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for natural resources conservation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources Conservation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst earn a median of $49,218 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, natural resources conservation students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of natural resources conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of natural resources conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 80% 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 bachelor’s in natural resources conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UMass Amherst conferred 85 bachelor’s degrees in environmental science in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
UMass Amherst awarded 79 bachelor’s completions in natural resources/conservation, general in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation | 11 |
