by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UCONN ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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UCONN is in the top 10% of the country for conservation. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 242 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UCONN. This makes it the #112 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCONN is $26,899. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, conservation students borrow a median amount of $42,129 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at UCONN is $386 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
Learn more about UCONN tuition and fees.
Of the 81 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCONN, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from UCONN in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.