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. We've also included details on how Mt. Holyoke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Mt. Holyoke was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 123 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 171% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mt. Holyoke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,791 a year. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mt. Holyoke was $1,997 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,904 | $63,904 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,838 | $18,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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All of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from Mt. Holyoke in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Mt. Holyoke 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 Mt. Holyoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Mount Holyoke College.
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