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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Puget Sound

If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at University of Puget Sound. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at University of Puget Sound.

Studying Online at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of Puget Sound

Rankings can help you compare University of Puget Sound’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from University of Puget Sound

Those who finish University of Puget Sound’s Natural Resources Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,013

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Puget Sound is $24,623.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Puget Sound, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Puget Sound are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of Puget Sound

Among the 14 bachelor’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Puget Sound, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 29% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound, above the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at University of Puget Sound

The Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Puget Sound includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Environmental Studies	14

Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Students who finish Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Puget Sound work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors	$119,630
Coroners	$110,095
Foresters	$93,406
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,485
Industrial Ecologists	$83,212
Conservation Scientists	$81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,966
Park Naturalists	$76,516

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.