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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in California

495 students earned Conservation degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Natural Resources Conservation major is the 51st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 419
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 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: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Natural Resources 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 Natural Resources 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
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

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

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. A typical student attending Humboldt State University will pay a net price of $14,956. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,053. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
686 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,424 a year.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year. This private school has an average net price of $32,569.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,768.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,679 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 74% of students get financical aid.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in CA

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $87,080
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460

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 Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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