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2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington

20 Colleges
$33,212 Avg Salary
$23,280 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree 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 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 20 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Natural Resources Conservation program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Western Washington University the most popular school in Washington for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 234 students majoring in conservation at WWU, 35% are male and 65% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at WWU accumulate an average of around $21,246 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $354, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

Women make up 69% of the conservation majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at UW Seattle accumulate an average of around $20,022 in student debt. 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 working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 31 students majoring in conservation at UW Tacoma, 32% are male and 68% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from UW Tacoma carry an average student debt load of $20,022. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.

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#4

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Seattle University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources conservation schools in Washington. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.

Women make up 57% of the conservation majors at the school.

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#5

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

Out of the 20 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Gonzaga University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Gonzaga is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Spokane.

Of the 28 students majoring in conservation at Gonzaga, 36% are male and 64% are female.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Gonzaga take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,296.

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Eastern Washington University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cheney.

About 50% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 50% are male.

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University of Washington - Bothell Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 55% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 45% are male.

On average, conservation graduates from UW Bothell take out $20,022 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.

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#8

Northwest Indian College

Bellingham, WA

Northwest Indian College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for natural resources conservation students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Northwest Indian College is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Bellingham.

Women make up 60% of the conservation majors at the school.

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University of Puget Sound landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 73% of the conservation majors at the school.

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Washington State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in conservation at Wazzu, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

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 20 schools only.

  • 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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