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Conservation in California

Conservation Schools in California

3,438 Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Conservation is the 51st most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Conservation Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 445
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.6%
  • White: 42.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Conservation Grads in California

In this state, there are 15,800 people employed in jobs related to a conservation degree, compared to 119,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Conservation Jobs in California

A typical salary for a conservation grad in the state is $91,890, compared to a typical salary of $77,580 nationwide.

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

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,371.

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93 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. This private school has an average net price of $10,851. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,612 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. A typical student attending Humboldt State University will pay a net price of $13,952. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at USFCA will pay a net price of $39,107.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
686 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1.

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

59% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. A typical student attending Cal State Fullerton will pay a net price of $7,485.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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Conservation Careers in CA

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Forestry 9
Natural Resource Management 8

View all majors related to Conservation

View Nationwide Conservation Report

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