Here is an overview of the graduate program in natural resources & conservation at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Doctoral 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 #34 out of 487 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools 34 of 487 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in California 9 of 59
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
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 72 master’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is a solid choice among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of natural resources & conservation master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation master’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. Roughly 50% 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 master’s in natural resources & conservation.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara conferred 10 doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara ranks competitively among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 30% of natural resources & conservation doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation doctoral degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are Non-Resident Alien. About 40% 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 doctoral in natural resources & conservation.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation 352