by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CSUSM ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 171 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUSM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,364 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,152 | $14,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUSM tuition and fees.
Of the 50 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CSUSM, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the CSUSM conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUSM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at California State University - San Marcos.
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