2023 Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, natural resources conservation was ranked #49 in the country. In fact 22,254 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
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 Value Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for conservation students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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 Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for conservation majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the best value school in the Southeast Region for natural resources conservation students. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Columbia Southern University undergraduate students pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees each year. Conservation majors at Columbia Southern University take out an average of $29,045 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Columbia Southern University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. Conservation majors at American Military University take out an average of $25,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, American Military University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Out of the 49 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Georgia landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNG is a large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year. While working on their degree, conservation majors at UNG accumulate an average of around $18,500 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNG also did well on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at University of North Georgia
Out of the 49 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Carolina University landed the # 4 spot on the list. WCU is a large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. After completing their degree, conservation graduates from WCU carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Central Arkansas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. UCA is a large public school located in the small city of Conway.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UCA are $16,433 a year.
University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USF Tampa are $17,324 a year. The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at USF Tampa take out is $22,386.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, USF Tampa also did well on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Florida State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value natural resources conservation programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a very large student population.
Florida State undergraduate students pay an average of $21,683 in tuition and fees each year. Conservation majors at Florida State take out an average of $20,195 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $123.
Florida State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Florida State University
Shepherd University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value natural resources conservation programs. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the town of Shepherdstown.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Shepherd University are $18,224 per year. After completing their degree, conservation graduates from Shepherd University carry an average student debtload of $22,509.
With a ranking of #9, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources conservation students. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UGA are $31,108 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UGA also did well on our Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at University of Georgia
North Carolina State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value natural resources conservation programs. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NC State are $29,916 a year. While working on their degree, conservation majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $23,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $254.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, NC State also is in the top 5% of our Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges by State
Explore the best natural resources conservation schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 180 |
| Virginia | 519 |
| North Carolina | 1,033 |
| Florida | 917 |
| Tennessee | 129 |
| Kentucky | 92 |
| South Carolina | 140 |
| Louisiana | 105 |
| Arkansas | 90 |
| Alabama | 232 |
| Mississippi | 24 |
| West Virginia | 403 |
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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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