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The bachelor's program at Willamette was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 153 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Willamette University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Willamette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,697 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Willamette was $2,000 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,000 | $48,000 |
| Fees | $268 | $268 |
| Books and Supplies | $933 | $933 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,490 | $15,490 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,810 | $2,810 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from Willamette. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Willamette 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 Willamette University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Willamette 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 Willamette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Willamette University.
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