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2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania

17 Colleges
$33,005 Avg Salary
$26,162 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation School for You

Natural Resources Conservation is the #60 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 752 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. 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 Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the conservation programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools

#1

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

Our analysis found Dickinson College to be the best school for natural resources conservation students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Dickinson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle.

Conservation majors at Dickinson take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania list. Ship is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Ship take out is $25,000.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Report

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

The excellent programs at Duquesne University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Pennsylvania. Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#4

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gettysburg College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania list. Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Gettysburg.

Conservation majors at Gettysburg take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Gettysburg College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clarion University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the remote town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public college with a small student population.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Clarion University of Pennsylvania Report

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for natural resources conservation students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Conservation majors at Kutztown University take out an average of $26,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Report

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA

Juniata College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for natural resources conservation students. It came in at #8 on the list. Juniata is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Huntingdon.

After completing their degree, conservation graduates from Juniata carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#9

Ursinus College

Collegeville, PA

Ursinus College 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 Collegeville, Ursinus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Allegheny College

Meadville, PA

Allegheny College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best natural resources conservation programs. Located in the town of Meadville, Allegheny is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Allegheny take out is $27,000.

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Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 1,291
Maryland 430
New Jersey 342
District of Columbia 116
Delaware 85

One of 5 majors within the area of study, natural resources conservation has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar 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 17 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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