by our College Data Analytics Team
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In 2021-2022, 22,926 people earned their degree in natural resources conservation, making the major the 49th most popular in the United States. In , natural resources conservation graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $34,389 and had an average of $23,454 in loans still to pay off.
Across Washington, there were 721 natural resources conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,005 and $19,699 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington” ranking, we looked at 23 colleges that offer a degree in natural resources conservation. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their natural resources conservation program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for washington conservation students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwest Indian College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington. Northwest Indian College is a small school located in Bellingham, Washington that handed out 6 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
Full Northwest Indian College Natural Resources Conservation Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Washington University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. WWU is located in Bellingham, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 219 ’s conservation degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Evergreen State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. This small school is located in Olympia, Washington, and it awarded 20 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Natural Resources Conservation at The Evergreen State College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Heritage University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington. Heritage University is a small school located in Toppenish, Washington that handed out 4 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Heritage University Natural Resources Conservation Report
Out of the 23 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Puget Sound landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Tacoma, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified ’s conservation students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read more about Natural Resources Conservation at University of Puget Sound
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a small public school situated in Tacoma, Washington. It awarded 29 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Natural Resources Conservation at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
With a ranking of #7, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 231 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Gonzaga University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10 ’s conservation degrees to qualified students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #9, Seattle University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. This medium-sized school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 28 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Full Seattle University Natural Resources Conservation Report
With a ranking of #10, Skagit Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. Located in Mount Vernon, Washington, this small public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified ’s conservation students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Skagit Valley College
With a ranking of #11, Grays Harbor College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. Grays Harbor College is a small public school situated in Aberdeen, Washington. It awarded 5 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
With a ranking of #12, University of Washington - Bothell Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a medium-sized public school situated in Bothell, Washington. It awarded 29 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at University of Washington - Bothell Campus
Eastern Washington University ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. Eastern Washington University is a public institution located in Cheney, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Natural Resources Conservation at Eastern Washington University
Saint Martin’s University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Located in Lacey, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees to qualified ’s conservation students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Saint Martin’s
Green River College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Green River College is a medium-sized public school situated in Auburn, Washington. It awarded 6 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Washington State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 45 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Washington State University Natural Resources Conservation Report
Central Washington University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified ’s conservation students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Central Washington University
South Seattle College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington ranking. South Seattle is a small school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 0 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Northwest University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Located in Kirkland, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s conservation students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Natural Resources Conservation at Northwest University
Whitworth University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington ranking. This small school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 4 ’s conservation degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Cascadia College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Cascadia College is a public institution located in Bothell, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Cascadia College
With a ranking of #18, Wenatchee Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington list. Located in Wenatchee, Washington, this small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified ’s conservation students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Walla Walla Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Walla Walla Community College is a public institution located in Walla Walla, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Natural Resources Conservation at Walla Walla Community College
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