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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Bates ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Bates was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bates College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bates go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,437 a year. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,478 | $63,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,904 | $17,904 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from Bates. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bates are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Bates conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bates Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Bates College.
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