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. In addition, we cover how Humboldt State University ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Humboldt State University was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Humboldt State University handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Humboldt State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,917 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University, conservation students borrow a median amount of $26,720 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 $28,049.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $836 | $836 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,166 | $13,166 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,742 | $3,742 |
Learn more about Humboldt State University tuition and fees.
Of the 141 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Humboldt State University in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Humboldt State University does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Humboldt State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at Humboldt State University make a median salary of $63,768. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $55,058.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from Humboldt State University in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 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 master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Humboldt State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 95 |
| Forestry | 34 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 18 |
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