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Conservation in Maine

Conservation Schools in Maine

In 2022-2023, 317 students earned their Conservation degrees in ME.

In this state, Conservation is the 12th most popular major out of a total 212 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Conservation Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 222
Master’s Degree 90
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 76.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Conservation Grads in Maine

There are 690 people in the state and 119,200 people in the nation working in conservation jobs.

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Wages for Conservation Jobs in Maine

In this state, conservation grads earn an average of $61,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,580.

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There are 11 colleges in Maine that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Maine

Orono
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,175. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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#2

Colby College

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

94% of the teachers are full time. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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#3

Unity College

New Gloucester
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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#4

Bates College

Lewiston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,341. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 37% of students receive it.

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#5

Bowdoin College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,533. 88% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

University of New England

Biddeford
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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#6

University of Southern Maine

Portland
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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#8

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UMaine Farmington.

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#9

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#10

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,948. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

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#10

Husson University

Bangor
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Conservation Careers in ME

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Wildlife Management 89
Natural Resource Management 49
Forestry 40
Fisheries Sciences 4

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