by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington” ranking.
Natural Resources & Conservation is the 25th most popular major in the country with 30,503 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, natural resources and conservation graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $35,158 and had an average of $23,267 in loans still to pay off.
Across Washington, there were 946 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,848 and $21,731 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington” ranking looked at 25 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in natural resources and conservation. That schools that top this list have a program in natural resources and conservation in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The natural resources & conservation school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington”.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington”.
Out of the 25 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Indian College landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Bellingham, Washington, this small public school awarded 15 degrees to qualified ’s natural resources and conservation students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Washington University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington list. Western Washington University is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 262 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 25 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, The Evergreen State College landed the #3 spot on the list. Evergreen is a small school located in Olympia, Washington that handed out 25 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 25 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Grays Harbor College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Aberdeen, Washington, this small public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified ’s natural resources and conservation students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Heritage University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington. Heritage University is a small school located in Toppenish, Washington that handed out 5 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full Heritage University Natural Resources & Conservation Report
University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 245 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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Green River College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Green River College is a medium-sized public school situated in Auburn, Washington. It awarded 44 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Green River College Natural Resources & Conservation Report
University of Puget Sound came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Puget Sound is a small school located in Tacoma, Washington that handed out 11 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Tacoma, Washington, and it awarded 31 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Skagit Valley College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Skagit Valley College is a public institution located in Mount Vernon, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 91 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #11, Gonzaga University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington list. Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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Seattle University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 30 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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University of Washington - Bothell Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #13. UW Bothell is a medium-sized school located in Bothell, Washington that handed out 20 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Bellingham Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #14. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a small school located in Bellingham, Washington that handed out 32 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
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Spokane Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington list. Located in Spokane, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified ’s natural resources and conservation students in 2020-2021.
Full Spokane Community College Natural Resources & Conservation Report
Eastern Washington University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & 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 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Saint Martin’s University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Saint Martin’s is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lacey, Washington. It awarded 3 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Washington State University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Washington State University Natural Resources & Conservation Report
With a ranking of #19, Central Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington list. Central Washington University is a public institution located in Ellensburg, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
South Seattle College ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington list. South Seattle College is a small school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 0 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #20, Walla Walla Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington list. Located in Walla Walla, Washington, this small public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s natural resources and conservation students in 2020-2021.
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Whitworth University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #20. Whitworth University is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% 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%.
Full Whitworth University Natural Resources & Conservation Report
Northwest University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington list. Northwest University is located in Kirkland, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
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Cascadia College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking. Cascadia College is located in Bothell, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.
Full Cascadia College Natural Resources & Conservation Report
Wenatchee Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Natural Resources & Conservation Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Wenatchee, Washington, this small public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s natural resources and conservation students in 2020-2021.
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