by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for natural resources & conservation, coming in at #37 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 37 of 468 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in California | 11 of 52 |
The following degree levels are granted in natural resources & conservation at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 178 |
| Master’s | 19 |
This natural resources & conservation area of study at Cal Poly covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 138 |
| Forestry | 40 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 178 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly report a median salary of $61,983 a year. This is lower than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, natural resources & conservation graduates take on a median debt of $18,500 in student loans. This is lower than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal Poly. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 19 |
