Below are the key facts about this program at CSUMB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #31 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSUMB among the top schools in the country for natural resources & conservation, placing at #153 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 153 of 468 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in California | 33 of 52 |
The following degree levels are available for natural resources & conservation at CSUMB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 9 |
This natural resources & conservation field at CSUMB breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 78 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Monterey Bay conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
CSUMB ranks competitively among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #31 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSUMB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,606 a year. This is below $55,901, the median for all majors at CSUMB.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSUMB, natural resources & conservation students accumulate a median of $16,806 in student loans. This is higher than $14,622, the typical median for all majors at CSUMB.
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 | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUMB are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Monterey Bay with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSUMB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 9 |