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 UVM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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UVM is in the top 10% of the country for conservation. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 242 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Vermont.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Vermont handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 246 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UVM. This makes it the #52 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.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UVM is $26,871. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UVM, conservation students borrow a median amount of $72,182 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 UVM is $808 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UVM paid an average of $1,720 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $678 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,280 | $41,280 |
| Fees | $2,610 | $2,610 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,354 | $13,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,354 | $2,354 |
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The conservation program at UVM awarded 219 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Vermont with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 194 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UVM 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 UVM Online Learning page.
Of the 14 conservation students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UVM, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Vermont with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Vermont.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 19 |
| Natural Resource Management | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.