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Natural Resources & Conservation in California

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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 512 students earned their Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 436
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.8%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in California

In this state, there are 228,100 people employed in jobs related to a natural resources and conservation degree, compared to 1,982,470 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in California

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $82,000 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,032. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB. This public school has an average net price of $16,252. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $88,873 a year.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. Graduates earn an average $34,180 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $14,956.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,896 a year.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
686 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Graduates earn an average $47,424 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,003.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,768.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in CA

Some of the careers natural resources and conservation majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 13% $71,410
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $87,080
Managers 11% $129,300
Forest and Conservation Technicians 8% $36,740
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 6% $41,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 9,121
Computer & Information Sciences 5,555
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,240
Physical Sciences 1,641
Mathematics & Statistics 1,518
Architecture/Urban Planning 823
Engineering Technologies 654
Agriculture 437

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