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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 720 students earned their Conservation degrees in WA.

In this state, Natural Resources Conservation is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Washington

Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 608
Master’s Degree 91
Associate Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 4,620 people employed in jobs related to a conservation degree, compared to 119,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Washington

Conservation grads earn an average of $85,090 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,017. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Gonzaga grads earn an average salary of $62,373. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 77% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Evergreen will pay a net price of $13,526.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,800 a year. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 78% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#10

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,227 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,988. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
555 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,009. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in WA

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 25% $76,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $78,230
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 18% $103,980
Conservation Scientists 8% $57,680
Foresters 6% $63,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Forestry 73
Natural Resource Management 29
Fisheries Sciences 10
Wildlife Management 9

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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