Here, 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. In addition, we cover how Humboldt State University ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
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The bachelor's program at Humboldt State University was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Humboldt State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Humboldt State University. This makes it the #20 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University is $26,601. This is less than $31,602, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at Humboldt State University make a median salary of $49,362. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,395.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University, conservation students borrow a median amount of $15,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all conservation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,772.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Humboldt State University.
Of the 143 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Humboldt State University, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Humboldt State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
White | 75 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 15 |
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from Humboldt State University in 2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Humboldt State University with a master's in conservation.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 17 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 8 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Wildlife Management | 96 |
Forestry | 45 |
Fisheries Sciences | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.