Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Master's degree · California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt · Arcata, CA

CIP 03.01

$63,768Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,785Median earnings 4 years after
$62,897Median earnings 5 years after
$24,185Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median of $63,768 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $74,607 four years after graduating (middle half: $55,183–$98,711). Median debt is $24,185, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$69,495$41,000
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$62,270—
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$55,039$32,485
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Monterey
$54,909$77,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt make?

The median salary is $63,768 one year after graduation and $62,897 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,185.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.