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.
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2023 Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for conservation majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
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 school 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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Out of the 276 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a 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.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at American Public University System Report
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 fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at Brigham Young University - Idaho Report
Out of the 276 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
UOPX - Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each 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.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Phoenix - Arizona Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland Global Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UMGC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,336 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at UMGC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,139.
UMGC 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.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Maryland Global Campus Report
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 large public school located in the town of Brookings.
South Dakota State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,809 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, South Dakota State 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.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at South Dakota State University
Purdue University Global came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public college with a fairly 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.
With a ranking of #8, Bemidji State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Bemidji.
Bemidji State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,806 in tuition and fees each 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Bemidji State University also is in the top 15% of our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Bemidji State University
Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 per 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ASU - Skysong also is in the top 10% of our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Arizona State University - Skysong
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 distant town of Dahlonega.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNG are $16,014 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from UNG carry an average student debtload of $26,233.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at University of North Georgia
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. 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.
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 small city of Youngstown.
Youngstown State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,732 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from Youngstown State University carry an average student debtload of $24,231.
University of Minnesota - Crookston ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the 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 also claimed a spot on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Minnesota - Crookston Report
Massachusetts Maritime Academy ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Buzzards Bay, Maritime is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Maritime are $25,104 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Maritime also is in the top 10% of our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
University of Houston - Clear Lake came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UH Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Houston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UH Clear Lake are $20,994 a year.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Houston - Clear Lake Report
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 large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St. Cloud State University are $18,010 a year.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Saint Cloud State University
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.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Western Carolina University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $21,980 in student debt.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at Western Carolina University Report
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 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 #20 on the list. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Kutztown.
Kutztown University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,170 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from Kutztown University carry an average student debtload of $29,371.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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 small city of Mount Vernon, Skagit Valley College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Skagit Valley College are $7,507 per year.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Skagit Valley College
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 school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater are $16,602 per year. Conservation majors at UW - Whitewater take out an average of $22,637 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - Whitewater also is in the top 20% of our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Clarion University of Pennsylvania came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Clarion University are $16,052 a year.
With a ranking of #24, University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of River Falls.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - River Falls are $15,661 per 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.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Wisconsin - River Falls Report
University of Wisconsin - Stout ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UW - Stout undergraduate students pay an average of $17,820 in tuition and fees each year.
UW - Stout excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Wisconsin - Stout Report
Rest of the Top Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools
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
View the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
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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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