by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for conservation majors, UW Seattle came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UW Seattle. This makes it the #22 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,867 a year. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, conservation students borrow a median amount of $43,611 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at UW Seattle is $284 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 184 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from UW Seattle. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 18 |
UW Seattle does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at UW Seattle make a median salary of $49,651. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
Of the 38 conservation students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW Seattle, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.