Below are the key facts about this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSB UC Santa Barbara among the top schools in the country for natural resources & conservation, placing at #36 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 36 of 468 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in California | 10 of 52 |
The following degree levels are offered in natural resources & conservation at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 352 |
| Master’s | 72 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
The natural resources & conservation area of study at UCSB UC Santa Barbara breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 434 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara handed out 352 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is in the top 15% of the country for natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara report a median salary of $67,794 a year. This is above $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, natural resources & conservation students accumulate a median of $16,533 in student loans. This is higher than $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 155 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 48 |
Graduate study is also available at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 72 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 10 |