Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA

CIP 03.01

$30,899Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,781Median earnings 4 years after
$54,496Median earnings 5 years after
$20,352Median federal debt
207Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Western Washington University earn a median of $30,899 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,012 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,435–$72,794). Median debt is $20,352, about 66% of first-year earnings.

Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$39,671—
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$35,867$15,932
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$35,867$15,932
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$35,867$15,932
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$29,725$21,137
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$28,763$24,184
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$23,437$24,623

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from Western Washington University make?

The median salary is $30,899 one year after graduation and $54,496 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,352.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.