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

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

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

With 519 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources conservation is the #59 most popular major in Virginia.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Virginia 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.

Check out the conservation bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the most popular school for natural resources conservation students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 38% are male.

On average, conservation graduates from University of Virginia take out $17,514 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small 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.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Virginia Tech take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,653.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources conservation schools in Virginia. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 69% of the conservation majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, conservation majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $23,813 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $295.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 58% of the conservation majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, conservation graduates from GMU carry an average student debt load of $20,431.

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#5

Roanoke College

Salem, VA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Roanoke College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources conservation schools in Virginia. Roanoke is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salem.

Women make up 65% of the conservation majors at the school.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Roanoke College Report

Randolph - Macon College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources conservation programs. Located in the large suburb of Ashland, Randolph - Macon is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 56% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 44% are male.

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#7

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College 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. Bridgewater is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Bridgewater.

Women make up 57% of the conservation majors at the school.

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#7

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA

With a ranking of #7, Ferrum College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Ferrum, Ferrum College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in conservation at Ferrum College, 71% are male and 29% are female.

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#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 62% of the conservation majors at the school.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Richmond Report

#9

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in conservation at Lynchburg, 46% are male and 54% are female.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at University of Lynchburg Report

Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 180
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 21 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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