by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,090 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, conservation students borrow a median amount of $35,374 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
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 | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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Of the 119 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SDSU, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the SDSU conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SDSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at San Diego State University.
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