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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Maine

409 Natural Resources & Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Maine

Natural Resources & Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 338
Master’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a natural resources and conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural resources and conservation majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 83.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Maine

8,080 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources and conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Maine

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $57,410 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maine that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,033. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,035 a year.

#2

Unity College

Unity
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 28% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Colby College

Waterville
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

In their early career, Colby grads earn an average salary of $47,810. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

#4

Bates College

Lewiston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,392. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

#6

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,153 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. 58% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UMaine Farmington will pay a net price of $13,967.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,624 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,595. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Saint Joseph's Maine grads earn an average salary of $47,687.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in ME

Some of the careers natural resources and conservation majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Firefighters 4% $34,210
Fire Fighting Supervisors 3% $56,620
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 3% $49,860
Police and Detective Supervisors 3% $69,020
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 2% $53,240
Managers 1% $92,110
Fire Inspectors 0% $45,030
Fish and Game Wardens 0% $61,470
Foresters 0% $52,520
Conservation Scientists 0% $57,760
Environmental Science Professors 0% $61,960
Forest and Conservation Technicians 0% $45,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to natural resources and conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 707
Engineering 404
Computer & Information Sciences 325
Engineering Technologies 236
Physical Sciences 191
Mathematics & Statistics 165
Agriculture 133
Communications Technology/Support 61

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