2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation Master's Degree School for You
With 488 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources conservation is the #65 most popular major in Illinois.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Natural Resources Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for conservation majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Natural Resources Conservation
Our 2023 rankings named University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign the best school in Illinois for natural resources conservation students working on their master’s degree. UIUC is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Illinois at Springfield helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Illinois. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, UIS is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Chicago. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, DePaul University landed the # 5 spot on the list. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
Request InformationBest Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 742 |
| Ohio | 653 |
| 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 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 5 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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