2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, natural resources conservation was ranked #49 in the country. In fact 22,254 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 92 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Natural Resources Conservation program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the conservation bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Berkeley the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Berkeley.
About 62% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 38% are male.
On average, conservation graduates from UC Berkeley take out $13,833 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $275.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of California - Santa Barbara is a great place for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCSB is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara.
Women make up 64% of the conservation majors at the school.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $310.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of California - Davis is a great place for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. UC Davis is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Davis.
Of the 254 students majoring in conservation at UC Davis, 32% are male and 68% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at UC Davis accumulate an average of around $15,252 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $220.
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Out of the 92 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Washington University landed the # 4 spot on the list. WWU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bellingham.
Women make up 65% of the conservation majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at WWU accumulate an average of around $21,246 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $354, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Santa Cruz. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 64% of the conservation majors at the school.
Conservation majors at UC Santa Cruz take out an average of $17,854 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $264.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 69% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 31% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at UW Seattle accumulate an average of around $20,022 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.
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Humboldt State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for natural resources conservation students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the remote town of Arcata, Humboldt State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 62% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 38% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from Humboldt State University carry an average student debt load of $19,452.
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San Diego State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of San Diego, SDSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 60% of the conservation majors at the school.
Conservation majors at SDSU take out an average of $17,572 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Oregon State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Oregon State is a very large public school located in the small city of Corvallis.
Women make up 73% of the conservation majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Oregon State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,565.
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University of California - Los Angeles ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UCLA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
About 72% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 28% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at UCLA accumulate an average of around $17,178 in student debt.
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University of Oregon ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 35% are male.
Conservation majors at UO take out an average of $22,815 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $456, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of California - San Diego landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public college with a very large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 37% are male.
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California State University - Monterey Bay landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Seaside, CSUMB is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 66% of the conservation majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at CSUMB accumulate an average of around $17,007 in student debt.
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San Francisco State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 37% are male.
Conservation majors at SFSU take out an average of $17,886 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Natural Resources Conservation students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA |
| 16 | California State University - Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
| 17 | Portland State University | Portland, OR |
| 18 | California State University - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges by State
Explore the best natural resources conservation schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,429 |
| Washington | 714 |
| Oregon | 483 |
| Nevada | 52 |
| Hawaii | 77 |
| Alaska | 32 |
Majors Related to Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Conservation
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 2,933 |
| Wildlife Management | 2,449 |
| Forestry | 2,233 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 483 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 151 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Lynn Betts.
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