by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 181 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Diego handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in conservation from USD. This makes it the #86 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USD paid an average of $1,856 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 | $55,690 | $55,690 |
| Fees | $754 | $754 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,084 | $18,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from USD. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from USD in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of San Diego.
More about our data sources and methodologies.