by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for 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 conservation from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #37 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,690 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, conservation students borrow a median amount of $21,113 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all conservation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,049.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at UMass Amherst is $221 per month.
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 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 129 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from UMass Amherst in 2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% 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 bachelor's in 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 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $53,609. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 master's in 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 20 |
| Forestry | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.