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2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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

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.

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

Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the most popular school in the Southeast Region for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college 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.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at American Public University System Report

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Florida State University is a great place for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly 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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Out of the 145 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. 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.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at North Carolina State University Report

Out of the 145 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 4 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large 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.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report

With a ranking of #6, Appalachian State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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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University of North Carolina at Wilmington 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 #7 on the list. Located in the 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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University of Central Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very 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 college 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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#10

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college 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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#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very 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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With a ranking of #12, Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Richmond, VCU is a public school 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.

Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Virginia Commonwealth University

University of North Carolina at Asheville ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNCA is a small public school located in the 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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#14

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. 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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#15

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. FGCU is a large public school located in the large 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 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. Located in the 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.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of South Carolina - Columbia Report

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. 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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#18

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama 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 #18 on the list. 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.

Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at The University of Alabama

#19

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. UF is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

About 66% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 34% are male.

Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at University of Florida

#20

Flagler College - St Augustine

Saint Augustine, FL

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 small suburb of Saint Augustine, Flagler St. Augustine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 80% of the conservation majors at the school.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Flagler College - St Augustine Report

#21

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

With a ranking of #21, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Clemson is a very large public school located in the large 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.

Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Clemson University

#21

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

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 large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

About 74% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 26% are male.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Tulane University of Louisiana Report

#21

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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 large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.

Women make up 74% of the conservation majors at the school.

Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Emory University

Honorable Mentions

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

Natural Resources Conservation is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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