Natural Resources & Conservation at Western Washington University
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what Western Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Washington University is in Bellingham, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Washington University
Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Of 14,710 students, 226 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Western Washington University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Washington University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Washington | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #35 of 90 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #62 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #241 of 479 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Western Washington University
Students who complete Western Washington University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,380 |
| 2 years | $28,029 |
| 3 years | $39,590 |
| 4 years | $50,224 |
| 5 years | $54,496 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Western Washington University take home a median $50,224, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Western Washington University comes in at $20,854.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Western Washington University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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