by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in resource management.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for resource management list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Natural Resource Management Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
Resource Management majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,126 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,946 for all resource management students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the resource management program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $348 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 resource management majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students 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 bachelor's in resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo does not offer an online option for its resource management bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the resource management majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 40 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 18 |
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