2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation School for You
With 483 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources conservation is the #21 most popular major in Oregon.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the best for conservation majors pursuing a .
Top Oregon Schools in Natural Resources Conservation
Our analysis found Oregon State University to be the best school for natural resources conservation students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, conservation graduates from Oregon State carry an average student debtload of $24,174.
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Out of the 6 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Willamette University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Salem, Willamette is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Conservation majors at Willamette take out an average of $23,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Southern Oregon University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Oregon. Southern Oregon University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashland.
On average, conservation graduates from Southern Oregon University take out $22,834 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at University of Oregon helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Oregon. UO is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Eugene.
While working on their degree, conservation majors at UO accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $456.
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Out of the 6 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Lewis & Clark College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Portland, Lewis and Clark College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Portland State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for natural resources conservation students. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the large city of Portland.
After completing their degree, conservation graduates from Portland State University carry an average student debtload of $32,000.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,429 |
| Washington | 714 |
| Nevada | 52 |
| Hawaii | 77 |
| Alaska | 32 |
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Natural Resources Conservation Related Rankings by Major
One of 5 majors within the area of study, natural resources conservation has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Conservation
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 2,933 |
| Wildlife Management | 2,449 |
| Forestry | 2,233 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 483 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 151 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 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).
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