Median Earnings (1yr)
$63,768
80th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
43
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates earn $64k, placing them in the 80th percentile of all natural resources conservation and research masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Natural Resources Conservation and Research masters's programs at peer institutions in California (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt$63,768$53,425
University of San Francisco$69,495$82,526
California State University-Fullerton$62,270$82,776
University of California-Santa Barbara$55,039$78,327
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey$54,909$70,722
National Median$55,058

Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$58,222$69,495
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$62,270
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$14,965$55,039
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Monterey
$54,909

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, approximately 46% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.