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

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$88,781Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

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

1University of San FranciscoSan Francisco · Debt not reported$102,274 2California State University, FullertonFullerton · Debt not reported$91,697 3University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · Debt not reported$88,781 4California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata · Debt not reported$77,785 5Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey · Debt not reported$72,805

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 San Francisco	San Francisco	$102,274	Not available
2	California State University, Fullerton	Fullerton	$91,697	Not available
3	University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	$88,781	Not available
4	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Arcata	$77,785	Not available
5	Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey	Monterey	$72,805	Not available

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 master's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $88,781 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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