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Natural Resources & Conservation in Washington

Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Washington

982 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 18th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 45,570 people employed in jobs related to a natural resources & conservation degree, compared to 1,982,470 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Washington

In this state, natural resources & conservation grads earn an average of $75,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,320.

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,404. 80% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,891. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

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

93% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,373. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,484.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,768. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU.

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Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in WA

Some of the careers natural resources & conservation majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 18% $103,980
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers -6% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Engineering 939
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 357
Mathematics & Statistics 275
Physical Sciences 246
Agriculture 212
Architecture/Urban Planning 122
Engineering Technologies 73
Science Technologies 11

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