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2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Washington

11 Colleges
$32,005 Avg Salary
$21,731 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation School for You

With 714 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources conservation is the #22 most popular major in Washington.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Washington

Check out the conservation programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools

Our analysis found Washington State University to be the best school for natural resources conservation students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public school with a very large student population.

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The excellent programs at University of Washington - Seattle Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Washington. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

Conservation majors at UW Seattle take out an average of $18,613 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a great place for natural resources conservation students. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at UW Tacoma take out is $18,613. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.

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#4

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gonzaga University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Washington list. Gonzaga is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Spokane.

Conservation majors at Gonzaga take out an average of $24,374 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

The excellent programs at Seattle University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Washington. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Seattle U take out is $26,000.

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University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best natural resources conservation programs. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Conservation majors at UW Bothell take out an average of $18,613 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.

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Western Washington University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best natural resources conservation programs. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, conservation majors at WWU accumulate an average of around $21,187 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $354, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Eastern Washington University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best natural resources conservation programs. EWU is a large public school located in the town of Cheney.

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University of Puget Sound came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, conservation graduates from Puget Sound take out $20,948 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best natural resources conservation programs. CWU is a large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at CWU take out is $25,500.

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Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Degrees Awarded
California 3,429
Oregon 483
Nevada 52
Hawaii 77
Alaska 32

One of 5 majors within the area of study, natural resources conservation has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Conservation

Related Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resource Management 2,933
Wildlife Management 2,449
Forestry 2,233
Fisheries Sciences 483
Natural Resources Conservation (Other) 151

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Lynn Betts.

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