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Natural Resources & Conservation at University of California - Santa Barbara

377 Bachelor's Degrees
90 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in natural resources & conservation.

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Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Available at UCSB

UCSB Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings

UCSB is in the top 10% of the country for natural resources & conservation. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools 10
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Graduate Degree Schools 11
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools 17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (With Aid) 18
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $48-$75k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $75-$110k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $30-$48k) 25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (With Aid) 27
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $0-$30k) 27
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $48-$75k) 27
Best Value Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (With Aid) 28
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates 29
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (With Aid) 29
Best Value Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $75-$110k) 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $75-$110k) 30
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools 30
Best Value Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $48-$75k) 31
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $0-$30k) 31
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $75-$110k) 31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $48-$75k) 32
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $30-$48k) 32
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 36
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $30-$48k) 40
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates 40
Best Value Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $30-$48k) 41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $0-$30k) 42
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation 43
Best Value Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $0-$30k) 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation 49
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation 50
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 50
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income Over $110k) 56
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges for Veterans 61
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income Over $110k) 61
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 63
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates 82
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income Over $110k) 87
Highest Paid Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates 88
Best Value Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income Over $110k) 94
Best Value Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation 192
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation 192

Popularity of Natural Resources & Conservation at UCSB

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 377 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 358 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 90 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from UCSB. This makes it the #10 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2021, making the school the #58 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UCSB Natural Resources & Conservation Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.

UCSB Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 377 natural resources & conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCSB. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 46
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 100
White 165
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 48

UCSB Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Program

Of the 90 students who graduated with a Master’s in natural resources & conservation from UCSB in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in natural resources & conservation.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 61
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 1

Natural Resources & Conservation Majors

Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 470

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 730
Mathematics & Statistics 631
Physical Sciences 400
Engineering 366

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