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Conservation in Washington

Conservation Schools in Washington

813 students earned Conservation degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Conservation is the 37th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Conservation Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 105
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

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: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Conservation Grads in Washington

There are 4,620 people in the state and 119,200 people in the nation working in conservation jobs.

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Wages for Conservation Jobs in Washington

In this state, conservation grads earn an average of $85,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,580.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,891. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $18,373. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,484.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 74% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

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Conservation Careers in WA

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 18% $103,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Forestry 32

View all majors related to Conservation

View Nationwide Conservation Report

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