2023 Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 22,254 people earned a degree or certificate in natural resources conservation, making the major the #49 most popular in the United States.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 276 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for conservation students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Natural Resources Conservation
Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best value school for natural resources conservation students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year. Conservation majors at Columbia Southern University take out an average of $31,045 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Columbia Southern University also claimed a spot on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at American Public University System helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value natural resources conservation schools in the United States. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $27,311.
American Military University also claimed a spot on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU - I are $4,416 a year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value natural resources conservation schools in the United States. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 per year. On average, conservation graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $42,122 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, UOPX - Arizona is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value natural resources conservation schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $12,336 per year. The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at UMGC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,139.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMGC also is in the top 10% of our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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With a ranking of #6, South Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Dakota State are $12,809 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, South Dakota State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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With a ranking of #7, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Purdue University Global are $14,436 per year. Conservation majors at Purdue University Global take out an average of $39,218 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Bemidji State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Bemidji.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bemidji State University are $9,806 per year. The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Bemidji State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,527.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Bemidji State University also did well on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $13,092 in tuition and fees each year. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $245.
ASU - Skysong also claimed a spot on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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University of North Georgia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UNG is a large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
UNG undergraduate students pay an average of $16,014 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from UNG carry an average student debtload of $26,233.
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With a ranking of #12, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Ship undergraduate students pay an average of $14,122 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from Ship carry an average student debtload of $21,880.
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With a ranking of #13, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Youngstown.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Youngstown State University are $9,732 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from Youngstown State University carry an average student debtload of $24,231.
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University of Minnesota - Crookston ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Crookston, UMN Crookston is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMN Crookston are $12,514 per year.
UMN Crookston excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Massachusetts Maritime Academy came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Buzzards Bay, Maritime is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Maritime are $25,104 a year.
Maritime also claimed a spot on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for natural resources conservation students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. UH Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Houston.
UH Clear Lake undergraduate students pay an average of $20,994 in tuition and fees each year.
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Saint Cloud State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
St. Cloud State University undergraduate students pay an average of $18,010 in tuition and fees each year.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for natural resources conservation students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
UW - Green Bay undergraduate students pay an average of $16,091 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at UW - Green Bay take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,138.
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Western Carolina University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. WCU is a large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $21,980 in student debt.
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kutztown.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kutztown University are $15,170 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from Kutztown University carry an average student debtload of $29,371.
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With a ranking of #21, Skagit Valley College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Mount Vernon, Skagit Valley College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Skagit Valley College are $7,507 a year.
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Whitewater are $16,602 a year. Conservation majors at UW - Whitewater take out an average of $22,637 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
UW - Whitewater excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clarion University are $16,052 per year.
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public school located in the town of River Falls.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - River Falls are $15,661 a year. Conservation majors at UW - River Falls take out an average of $27,369 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW - River Falls is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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With a ranking of #25, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stout are $17,820 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW - Stout is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Natural Resources Conservation students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE |
| 43 | University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY |
| 44 | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Norman, OK |
| 45 | California State University - East Bay | Hayward, CA |
| 46 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield, IL |
| 47 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 47 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| 49 | Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA |
| 50 | Stockton University | Galloway, NJ |
| 51 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD |
| 52 | Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ |
| 53 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 54 | California State University - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
| 54 | Texas State University | San Marcos, TX |
Natural Resources Conservation by Region
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| New England |
| Rocky Mountains |
| Plains States |
| Middle Atlantic |
| Far Western US |
| Southwest |
| Great Lakes |
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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 25 schools only.
- 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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