by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of natural resources & conservation. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 458 master's degrees in natural resources & conservation during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The natural resources & conservation master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality natural resources & conservation program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for natural resources & conservation students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in California list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for natural resources & conservation students seeking a a master's degree.
University of California - Berkeley is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of California - Berkeley
It is hard to beat University of California - Davis if you wish to pursue a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of California - Davis
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation has to take a look at University of Southern California. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Southern California
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation has to look into University of California - Santa Barbara. Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of California - Santa Barbara
UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of California - Irvine
USFCA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of San Francisco
Humboldt State University is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Arcata.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Humboldt State University
CSUMB is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Seaside.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from California State University - Monterey Bay
Explore all the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 31 | 107 |
| Oregon | 29 | 153 |
| Hawaii | 27 | 34 |
| Nevada | 27 | 5 |
| Alaska | 21 | 16 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 445 |
| Natural Resource Management | 9 |
| Forestry | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 7,940 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,608 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1,435 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 914 |
| Physical Sciences | 879 |
| Engineering Technologies | 690 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 166 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 152 |
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