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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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
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