Natural Resources & Conservation at California State University-Chico
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what California State University-Chico. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Chico sits in Chico, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Chico
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Chico. Among 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at California State University-Chico
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Chico’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #42 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #44 of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #61 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #303 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from California State University-Chico
Those who finish California State University-Chico’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,134 |
| 2 years | $28,816 |
| 3 years | $33,646 |
| 4 years | $38,319 |
| 5 years | $58,420 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from California State University-Chico take home a median $38,319, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from California State University-Chico is $22,294.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at California State University-Chico go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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