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2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 $75-$110k” 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the natural resources conservation program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources Conservation (Income $75-$110k) in California

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the #1 spot on the list. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s conservation degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

Cal State Fullerton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 76 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree conservation students whose families make $75-$110k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #1 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 UC Berkeley are $29,347.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Davis. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k. University of California - Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 20 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #4 spot in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Davis Natural Resources Conservation Report

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 $75-$110k. UCR is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree conservation students whose families make $75-$110k list, UCR has also earned the #0 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 California - Riverside are $28,686.

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#5

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 #5 for the Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k. Santa Barbara, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s conservation degrees to 74 students in 2019-2020.

UCSB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

California State University - San Bernardino did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. California State University - San Bernardino 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - San Bernardino are $17,936.

Full California State University - San Bernardino Natural Resources Conservation Report

#6 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s conservation students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456.

Full UC Irvine Natural Resources Conservation Report

#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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. San Jose State is a large school located in San Jose, California that handed out 10 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

San Jose State also took the #9 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 San Jose State University are $18,790.

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#14 in overall quality

California State University - Monterey Bay ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Seaside, California, and it awarded 4 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSUMB, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Monterey Bay are $18,081, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California State University - Monterey Bay Natural Resources Conservation Report

#15 in overall quality

California State University - Chico ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. California State University - Chico is a public institution located in Chico, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree conservation students whose families make $75-$110k list, Chico State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Chico State are $18,802, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#10 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. UC Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s 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.

Full UC Santa Cruz Natural Resources Conservation Report

#12

Humboldt State University

Arcata, California

Humboldt State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Arcata, California, this medium-sized public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified masters’s conservation students in 2019-2020.

Humboldt State University also made our “Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Humboldt State University are $18,802.

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#13

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Southern California came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Conservation Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 22 diplomas to qualified masters’s conservation students in 2019-2020.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 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 University of Southern California are $48,715.

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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 $75-$110k list. Located in San Diego, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s conservation students 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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. USFCA is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 31 masters’s conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree conservation students whose families make $75-$110k list, USFCA has also earned the #5 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 USFCA are $26,710.

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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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