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Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 25 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

25Programs reporting earnings

$62,116Median year-4 earnings

$16,157Median federal debt

22Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · $10,160 federal debt$78,731 2University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · $12,988 federal debt$78,624 3University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $18,000 federal debt$75,927 4Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara · $23,250 federal debt$72,889 5California State University, ChicoChico · $22,294 federal debt$69,531 6Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park · $15,856 federal debt$69,077 7University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · $18,000 federal debt$69,061 8California State University, SacramentoSacramento · $22,100 federal debt$67,795 9University of California, DavisDavis · $15,200 federal debt$65,983 10University of California, RiversideRiverside · $16,157 federal debt$64,944

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1053Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $108,290
Middle 50% wage range: $78,070–$135,790
State employment: 300
Projected growth: +2.7%
Annual openings: 600

10th–90th percentile: $65,250–$168,810

19-2041Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

State median wage: $106,510
Middle 50% wage range: $81,480–$132,770
State employment: 12,490
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 7,300

10th–90th percentile: $65,350–$161,910

13-1041Compliance Officers

State median wage: $96,980
Middle 50% wage range: $71,240–$127,380
State employment: 49,880
Projected growth: +3.8%
Annual openings: 32,700

10th–90th percentile: $57,530–$158,280

19-4071Forest and Conservation Technicians

State median wage: $58,120
Middle 50% wage range: $48,550–$75,280
State employment: 6,640
Projected growth: -2.1%
Annual openings: 3,800

10th–90th percentile: $43,680–$91,480

19-1032Foresters

State median wage: $107,120
Middle 50% wage range: $91,170–$130,430
State employment: 820
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 900

10th–90th percentile: $71,110–$156,750

19-1031Conservation Scientists

State median wage: $79,810
Middle 50% wage range: $64,310–$104,990
State employment: 2,110
Projected growth: +5.3%
Annual openings: 2,100

10th–90th percentile: $53,650–$132,060

25-1043Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $61,730
Middle 50% wage range: $48,630–$97,430
State employment: 110
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 100

10th–90th percentile: $37,700–$201,100

19-4042Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

State median wage: $61,220
Middle 50% wage range: $46,990–$83,580
State employment: 6,010
Projected growth: +6.9%
Annual openings: 5,300

10th–90th percentile: $37,670–$106,840

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Southern California	Los Angeles	$78,731	$10,160
2	University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley	$78,624	$12,988
3	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$75,927	$18,000
4	Santa Clara University	Santa Clara	$72,889	$23,250
5	California State University, Chico	Chico	$69,531	$22,294
6	Sonoma State University	Rohnert Park	$69,077	$15,856
7	University of California, San Diego	La Jolla	$69,061	$18,000
8	California State University, Sacramento	Sacramento	$67,795	$22,100
9	University of California, Davis	Davis	$65,983	$15,200
10	University of California, Riverside	Riverside	$64,944	$16,157
11	University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	$63,628	$16,533
12	California State University, Long Beach	Long Beach	$63,040	$13,575
13	San Francisco State University	San Francisco	$62,116	$16,150
14	University of California, Irvine	Irvine	$59,908	$12,477
15	Occidental College	Los Angeles	$59,542	Not available
16	California State University, East Bay	Hayward	$59,333	Not available
17	University of San Diego	San Diego	$58,517	$23,000
18	San Diego State University	San Diego	$58,215	$13,191
19	University of Redlands	Redlands	$57,319	$26,000
20	California State University, San Bernardino	San Bernardino	$57,319	Not available
21	California State University, San Marcos	San Marcos	$55,903	$12,424
22	University of California, Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	$55,240	$18,500
23	University of San Francisco	San Francisco	$53,369	$23,125
24	California State University, Monterey Bay	Seaside	$51,598	$16,806
25	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Arcata	$50,915	$15,500

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Natural Resources Conservation and Research in California

What do Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 25 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,116 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $16,157 among the 22 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Southern California has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.