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 SFSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,794 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, conservation students borrow a median amount of $16,150 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all conservation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,772.
Learn about other programs related to Natural Resources Conservation that might interest you.
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at San Francisco State University.
Of the 73 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from SFSU in 2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
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