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2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon

12 Colleges
$33,212 Avg Salary
$23,280 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 483 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources conservation is the #21 most popular major in Oregon.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Natural Resources Conservation program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for conservation majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Our 2023 rankings named Oregon State University the most popular school in Oregon for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 73% of the conservation majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at Oregon State accumulate an average of around $28,565 in student debt.

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#2

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Oregon is a great place for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. UO is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene.

About 65% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 35% are male.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at UO take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,815. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $456.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland.

Of the 56 students majoring in conservation at Portland State University, 39% are male and 61% are female.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Portland State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,959.

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Out of the 12 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Willamette University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Salem, Willamette is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 63% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 37% are male.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Willamette University Report

#4

University of Portland

Portland, OR

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Portland helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources conservation schools in Oregon. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

About 77% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 23% are male.

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Southern Oregon University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Southern Oregon University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Ashland.

Women make up 56% of the conservation majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at Southern Oregon University accumulate an average of around $24,048 in student debt.

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#7

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR

Lewis & Clark College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Located in the city of Portland, Lewis and Clark College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in conservation at Lewis and Clark College, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#8

Reed College

Portland, OR

Reed College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Located in the large city of Portland, Reed is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 61% of the conservation majors at the school.

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#9

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Forest Grove.

About 71% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 29% are male.

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Linfield University - McMinnville Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the distant town of McMinnville, Linfield is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in conservation at Linfield, 63% are male and 38% are female.

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Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 3,429
Washington 714
Nevada 52
Hawaii 77
Alaska 32

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

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 12 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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