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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,867/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #71 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$565K	$557K	$511K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	11.1x	10.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.3x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,236

Out-of-state: $167,652 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,592

13% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,932

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,124

59% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Washington-Bothell Campus's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program produces graduates earning $35,867/yr — within striking distance of the $34,545 national average for this field.

The 11.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,932 in median debt clears quickly against $35,867 in annual earnings.

Ranked #71 out of 256 programs, University of Washington-Bothell Campus's Natural Resources Conservation and Research offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $35,867 to $57,124 over five years (59% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Washington-Bothell Campus

A 92% acceptance rate means University of Washington-Bothell Campus is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 5,228 students in Bothell, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary $87,710/yr

Environmental scientists and specialists, including health $80,060/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Washington-Bothell Campus's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Natural Resources Conservation and Research. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Natural Resources Conservation and Research to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Natural Resources Conservation and Research careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →