Median Earnings (1yr)
$31,938
39th percentile (40th in CA)
Est. Median Debt
$16,150
Est. from CA median (17 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-Channel Islands graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State University-Channel Islands graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 39th percentile of all natural resources conservation and research bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (52 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
California State University-Channel Islands$31,938$16,150*
Occidental College$49,529$58,582*
University of California-Berkeley$47,338$72,049$12,988*0.27
University of Redlands$46,164$62,460$26,000*0.56
University of Phoenix-California$44,590$46,315$44,087*0.99
Santa Clara University$42,576$58,140$23,250*0.55
National Median$33,988$23,010*0.68
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Occidental College
Los Angeles
$63,446$49,529
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$14,850$47,338$12,988
University of Redlands
Redlands
$57,614$46,164$26,000
University of Phoenix-California
Ontario
$44,590$44,087
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
$59,241$42,576$23,250

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 University-Channel Islands, approximately 47% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.