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. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for conservation majors, WWU came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 209 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 234 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in conservation from WWU. This makes it the #40 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $30,899. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, conservation students borrow a median amount of $31,490 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 WWU is $342 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the WWU conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from WWU make a median salary of $56,460 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $55,058.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from WWU in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.