by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Santa Cruz. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #22 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Santa Cruz among the top schools in the country for natural resources & conservation, placing at #93 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 93 of 468 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in California | 24 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in natural resources & conservation at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 166 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
This natural resources & conservation field at UC Santa Cruz covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 171 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 166 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
UC Santa Cruz holds a strong position among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz earn a median of $49,828 a year. This is lower than $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, natural resources & conservation graduates take on a median debt of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. About 52% 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 Cruz with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 4 |
