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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources Conservation (Income $48-$75k) in California

15 Ranked Colleges
404 Degrees Awarded
$25,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master's in California For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 22,202 people earned their degree in natural resources conservation, making the major the 50th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, natural resources conservation graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,654 and had an average of $25,969 in loans still to pay off.

Across California, there were 3,508 natural resources conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,900 and $23,509 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 404 natural resources conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,281 and $50,119 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in natural resources conservation. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality natural resources conservation programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the natural resources conservation program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The conservation school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k”.

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Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources Conservation (Income $48-$75k) in California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Berkeley. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Berkeley, California, this large public school handed out 76 diplomas to qualified masters’s conservation students in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Fullerton, California, and it awarded 19 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal State Fullerton also took the #12 spot in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892.

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#3

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Santa Barbara. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Santa Barbara, California, and it awarded 74 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree conservation students whose families make $48-$75k list, UCSB has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Riverside. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k. UCR is a large public school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 2 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR also took the #0 spot in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k list. UC Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 12 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree conservation students whose families make $48-$75k list, UC Irvine has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s conservation degrees to qualified students.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Davis Natural Resources Conservation Report

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, California State University - San Bernardino did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k list. CSUSB is located in San Bernardino, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s conservation degrees to qualified students.

CSUSB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - San Bernardino are $17,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#9 in overall quality

San Jose State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in San Jose, California, this large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s conservation students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree conservation students whose families make $48-$75k list, San Jose State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State University are $18,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s conservation degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree conservation students whose families make $48-$75k list, USC has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715.

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#10

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#10 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large school located in Santa Cruz, California that handed out 3 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952.

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#14 in overall quality

California State University - Monterey Bay ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Seaside, California, and it awarded 4 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

CSUMB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSUMB are $18,081, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full California State University - Monterey Bay Natural Resources Conservation Report

#15 in overall quality

California State University - Chico did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. California State University - Chico is a fairly large public school situated in Chico, California. It awarded 3 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Chico State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Chico State are $18,802.

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#13

Humboldt State University

Arcata, California

Humboldt State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Humboldt State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Arcata, California. It awarded 41 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Humboldt State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Humboldt State University are $18,802, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#8 in overall quality

University of San Diego ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k list. USD is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of San Diego are $28,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USD Natural Resources Conservation Report

#15

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

University of San Francisco did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 31 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USFCA, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of San Francisco are $26,710, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

Credits

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