2023 Best Natural Resource Management Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Natural Resource Management School for You
Natural Resource Management is the #178 most popular major in the country with 2,933 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Natural Resource Management Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 3 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Natural Resource Management Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the resource management programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Plains States Region Schools in Natural Resource Management
Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the best school for natural resource management students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Natural Resource Management Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fargo.
On average, resource management graduates from North Dakota State University take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Natural Resource Management Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
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Request InformationBest Natural Resource Management Colleges by State
Explore the best natural resource management colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 12 |
| Minnesota | 13 |
| Iowa | 18 |
| Nebraska | 2 |
| North Dakota | 43 |
| South Dakota | 13 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Resource Management
Natural Resource Management is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Resource Management
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 22,254 |
| Wildlife Management | 2,449 |
| Forestry | 2,233 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 483 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 151 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Brian M. Powell.
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