2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree 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.
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 the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 145 schools in the Southeast Region 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.
2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for conservation majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found American Public University System to be the most popular school for natural resources conservation students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 33% of the conservation majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at American Military University accumulate an average of around $27,311 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 155 students majoring in conservation at Florida State, 37% are male and 63% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at Florida State accumulate an average of around $19,687 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $123.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources conservation schools in the Southeast Region . NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
Of the 149 students majoring in conservation at NC State, 48% are male and 52% are female.
The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at NC State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,857. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $254.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
About 68% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 32% are male.
On average, conservation graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $14,608 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources conservation schools in the Southeast Region . USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
Women make up 65% of the conservation majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,115.
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Appalachian State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 56% of the conservation majors at the school.
On average, conservation graduates from Appalachian State take out $20,195 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $208.
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With a ranking of #7, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a large student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 53% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at UNCW accumulate an average of around $22,204 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $320.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Central Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 69% of the conservation majors at the school.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 62% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 38% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debt load of $17,514.
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Columbia Southern University 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 #10 on the list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a large student population.
Of the 84 students majoring in conservation at Columbia Southern University, 62% are male and 38% are female.
On average, conservation graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $31,045 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Virginia Tech came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 55% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 45% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at Virginia Tech accumulate an average of around $22,653 in student debt.
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Virginia Commonwealth University 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 #12 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 69% of the conservation majors at the school.
On average, conservation graduates from VCU take out $23,813 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $295, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 #13 on the list. UNCA is a small public school located in the small city of Asheville.
About 50% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 50% are male.
The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at UNCA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,316.
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With a ranking of #14, Eckerd College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Eckerd is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Petersburg.
Of the 59 students majoring in conservation at Eckerd, 37% are male and 63% are female.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $488.
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Florida Gulf Coast University 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 #15 on the list. FGCU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers.
Of the 47 students majoring in conservation at FGCU, 49% are male and 51% are female.
On average, conservation graduates from FGCU take out $17,822 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.
About 70% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 30% are male.
Conservation majors at UofSC take out an average of $25,908 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #17, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. UT Chattanooga is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.
Women make up 59% of the conservation majors at the school.
Conservation majors at UT Chattanooga take out an average of $24,653 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The University of Alabama landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
About 64% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 36% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from UA carry an average student debt load of $21,573.
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University of Florida ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
About 66% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 34% are male.
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Flagler College - St Augustine ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Saint Augustine, Flagler St. Augustine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 80% of the conservation majors at the school.
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Clemson University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.
Of the 35 students majoring in conservation at Clemson, 34% are male and 66% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from Clemson carry an average student debt load of $22,521.
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With a ranking of #21, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
About 74% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 26% are male.
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Emory University 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 #21 on the list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
Women make up 74% of the conservation majors at the school.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Natural Resources Conservation students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 25 | Duke University | Durham, NC |
| 26 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 26 | The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 28 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 29 | Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa, NC |
Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges by State
Explore the best natural resources conservation colleges 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 |
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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