2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 488 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources conservation is the #65 most popular major in Illinois.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Illinois to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the conservation bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Top 10 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign the most popular school in Illinois for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Champaign.
About 55% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 45% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from UIUC carry an average student debt load of $16,690. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $258, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Loyola University Chicago is a great place for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Loyola Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
About 75% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 25% are male.
On average, conservation graduates from Loyola Chicago take out $21,312 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $561, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northern Illinois University is a great place for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 31 students majoring in conservation at NIU, 35% are male and 65% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from NIU carry an average student debt load of $22,689.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Northern Illinois University
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at DePaul University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources conservation schools in Illinois. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
Of the 25 students majoring in conservation at DePaul, 32% are male and 68% are female.
The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at DePaul take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,866.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at DePaul University
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Northwestern University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources conservation schools in Illinois. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.
Women make up 75% of the conservation majors at the school.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Northwestern University
Augustana College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the small city of Rock Island, Augustana is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 65% of the conservation majors at the school.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Augustana College
University of Chicago came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in conservation at UChicago, 47% are male and 53% are female.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at University of Chicago
With a ranking of #8, Lake Forest College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lake Forest is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lake Forest.
Of the 15 students majoring in conservation at Lake Forest, 40% are male and 60% are female.
Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Lake Forest College
University of Illinois at Springfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for natural resources conservation students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, UIS is a public school with a small student population.
About 77% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 23% are male.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Illinois at Springfield Report
Northeastern Illinois University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 13 students majoring in conservation at Northeastern Illinois University, 38% are male and 62% are female.
On average, conservation graduates from Northeastern Illinois University take out $19,936 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Natural Resources Conservation at Northeastern Illinois University Report
Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 742 |
| Ohio | 653 |
| Indiana | 364 |
| Wisconsin | 564 |
Majors Related to Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 29 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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