by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SCU ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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SCU was ranked #32 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for conservation majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 32 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,576 a year. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SCU paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,587 | $58,587 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
| Books and Supplies | $939 | $939 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,984 | $18,984 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from SCU. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
SCU does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Santa Clara University.
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