2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Doctor's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation Doctor's Degree School for You
With 3,429 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources conservation is the #36 most popular major in California.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
The Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in California to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in California
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for conservation majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular California Schools for a Doctorate in Natural Resources Conservation
Our analysis found University of California - Berkeley to be the most popular school for natural resources conservation students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in California. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the city of Berkeley.
Of the 44 students majoring in conservation at UC Berkeley, 66% are male and 34% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Stanford University is a great place for natural resources conservation students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in conservation at Stanford, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Santa Cruz. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 75% of the conservation majors at the school.
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Out of the 8 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Merced landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Merced, UC Merced is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 67% of the conservation majors at the school.
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Out of the 8 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Santa Barbara landed the # 5 spot on the list. UCSB is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara.
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Out of the 8 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the # 5 spot on the list. UCLA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
Women make up 67% of the conservation majors at the school.
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University of California - Riverside came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. UCR is a very large public school located in the large city of Riverside.
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University of California - Irvine ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. UC Irvine is a very large public school located in the large city of Irvine.
Request InformationBest Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 Related Majors
| 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 8 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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