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Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelor's degree at University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA · Private nonprofit

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are below similar programs.

$8,900 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
53.4% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−97% · Negative payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

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What stays fixed$46,112 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableEarnings growth, year 1 → 5$23,437 → Not available
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
29Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
NEW FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTEXT

Size, aid and an earnings floor.

The Department of Education’s 2026 informational preview adds current program participation and a preliminary earnings comparison. It does not make a final eligibility determination.

60Students receiving federal aid2024–25 Title IV enrollment
15Federal-aid completers2024–25 program completers
15Pell Grant recipients2024–25 program count
42Federal loan borrowers2024–25 unduplicated count
Preliminary federal earnings benchmark$34,808Informational preview, not a final accountability result
Observed year-4 earnings$46,112$11,304 above the preliminary benchmark

Additional borrowing reported for this category: 15 Parent PLUS borrowers.

Source: U.S. Department of Education PPD:2026 informational preview. Program categories use OPEID, four-digit field and credential level; federal-aid counts do not represent every enrolled student. Completion and employment measures use older cohorts shown above and are not combined into the payoff estimate.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$38,394

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$24,623

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$46,112

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$261/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$38,394Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$78,378Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE72.3%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE68.0%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$23,437Year 1
$46,112Year 4
Not availableYear 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

6.8% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$3,843
Estimated loan payment$261
29borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$46,112 vs. $55,012

$8,900 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,430 median wageWA estimate · 190 jobs · 25-1053$74,510–$132,360 middle 50% of WA wages+2.7% projected U.S. growth · 600 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98,300 median wageWA estimate · 4,470 jobs · 19-2041$79,950–$127,770 middle 50% of WA wages+6.1% projected U.S. growth · 7,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCompliance Officers$88,790 median wageWA estimate · 11,130 jobs · 13-1041$74,770–$116,210 middle 50% of WA wages+3.8% projected U.S. growth · 32,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeForest and Conservation Technicians$54,160 median wageWA estimate · 1,160 jobs · 19-4071$48,420–$68,490 middle 50% of WA wages-2.1% projected U.S. growth · 3,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeForestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104,490 median wageWA estimate · 40 jobs · 25-1043$63,680–$133,220 middle 50% of WA wages+2.8% projected U.S. growth · 100 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeForesters$78,460 median wageWA estimate · 950 jobs · 19-1032$67,270–$103,760 middle 50% of WA wages+2.2% projected U.S. growth · 900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeConservation Scientists$78,450 median wageWA estimate · 1,270 jobs · 19-1031$62,240–$88,790 middle 50% of WA wages+5.3% projected U.S. growth · 2,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$67,160 median wageWA estimate · 850 jobs · 19-4042$55,580–$106,490 middle 50% of WA wages+6.9% projected U.S. growth · 5,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeNO MATCHNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 99-9999
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Seattle, WA

Seattle University

$17,353 higher earnings · $4,373 less debt · $3,732 lower annual net price

Earnings
$63,465
Debt
$20,250
Annual net price
$34,662
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Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University

$13,903 higher earnings · $505 less debt · $3,275 lower annual net price

Earnings
$60,015
Debt
$24,118
Annual net price
$35,119
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Seattle, WA

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

$12,117 higher earnings · $7,439 less debt · $24,303 lower annual net price

Earnings
$58,229
Debt
$17,184
Annual net price
$14,091
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Bothell, WA

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

$12,117 higher earnings · $7,439 less debt · $26,075 lower annual net price

Earnings
$58,229
Debt
$17,184
Annual net price
$12,319
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June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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