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 UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Berkeley was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 430 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 482 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #7 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,338 a year. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, conservation students borrow a median amount of $43,656 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at UC Berkeley is $332 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 430 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from UC Berkeley. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 44 |
UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 6 |
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