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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in California

3,504 Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Natural Resources Conservation major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,770
Master’s Degree 419
Associate Degree 164
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 73
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 73
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 73
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
  • White: 42.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in California

15,800 people in the state and 119,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in California

In this state, conservation grads earn an average of $91,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,580.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

604 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $65,914 after graduation. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

470 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,252. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,496 after earning their degree at this institution.

269 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,930. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. 75% of the teachers are full time.

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,612 Total Students

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,956.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,427 after earning their degree at this institution.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,409 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at CSUMB. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,459. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,184 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in CA

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $87,080
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Wildlife Management 184
Forestry 173
Natural Resource Management 128
Fisheries Sciences 14

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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