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Natural Resources & Conservation at Central Washington University

Natural Resources & Conservation at Central Washington University

If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what Central Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Washington University is in Ellensburg, WA.

Online Class Availability at Central Washington University

Many students take online classes at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Central Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Central Washington University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #49 of 90
Best Value Far Western (Region) #54 of 88
Best Value Nationwide #159 of 479
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #192 of 483

Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Central Washington University

Students who complete Central Washington University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation at Central Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,506
2 years $29,685
3 years $36,442
4 years $44,968
5 years $44,975

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Central Washington University earn a median of $44,968, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Natural Resources & Conservation earnings compared with all majors at Central Washington University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Central Washington University is $20,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates

Students who finish Natural Resources & Conservation program at Central Washington University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Natural Resources & Conservation majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Compliance Managers $117,178
Coroners $110,095
Managers, All Other $95,684
Foresters $93,406
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,485
Industrial Ecologists $83,212
Conservation Scientists $81,436

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