2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation School for You
In 2020-2021, 653 degrees and certificates were awarded to natural resources conservation students who went to a Ohio college or university. This makes it the #51 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Ohio
The following schools top our list of the Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges.
Top 10 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools
Our analysis found Denison University to be the best school for natural resources conservation students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Granville, Denison is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Ohio. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.
While working on their degree, conservation majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $24,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $305.
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The excellent programs at Otterbein University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Ohio. Otterbein is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Westerville.
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Out of the 12 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Oberlin College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, conservation graduates from Oberlin take out $19,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Youngstown State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Ohio list. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the small city of Youngstown.
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University of Toledo landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best natural resources conservation programs. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Toledo.
On average, conservation graduates from University of Toledo take out $23,257 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at UC take out is $22,542.
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With a ranking of #8, Cleveland State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for natural resources conservation students. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Cleveland State University take out is $24,125.
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Kent State University at Kent did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for natural resources conservation students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, conservation graduates from Kent State take out $22,405 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Miami University - Oxford came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Ohio ranking. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Oxford.
While working on their degree, conservation majors at Miami University - Oxford accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 742 |
| Illinois | 488 |
| Indiana | 364 |
| Wisconsin | 564 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 12 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 Lynn Betts.
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