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Natural Resources Conservation at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Natural Resources Conservation at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

If you plan to study Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is in Arcata, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 149 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Online coursework is an option at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Among 6,237 students, 548 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Rankings can help you compare California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Natural Resources Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #30 of 53
Best Value Far Western (Region) #35 of 81
Best Schools (Quality) California #39 of 54
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #50 of 83
Best Value Nationwide #94 of 429
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #210 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Those who finish California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Natural Resources Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources Conservation at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,642
2 years $28,579
3 years $36,283
4 years $40,555
5 years $54,744

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median of $40,555, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Natural Resources Conservation earnings compared with all majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt stands at $15,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt are 64% women (96) and 36% men (53).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Of the 116 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 63% were women (73) and 37% were men (43).

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 66
Hispanic / Latino 31
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 4
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Minority students account for 35% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, above the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Of the 33 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 70% were women (23) and 30% were men (10).

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 6
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, higher than the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

This Natural Resources Conservation program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Natural Resources Conservation 27
Environmental Studies 29
Environmental Science 93

Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Students who finish Natural Resources Conservation program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Coroners $110,095
Foresters $93,406
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,485
Industrial Ecologists $83,212
Conservation Scientists $81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,966
Park Naturalists $76,516

References

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