Below are the key facts about graduate study in natural resources & conservation at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for natural resources & conservation, coming in at #41 out of 487 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 41 of 487 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in California | 13 of 59 |
The following degree levels are granted in natural resources & conservation at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 178 |
| Master’s | 19 |
This natural resources & conservation area of study at Cal Poly covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 138 |
| Forestry | 40 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 19 master’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of natural resources & conservation master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Cal Poly. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 178 |