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2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania

68 Colleges
$33,005 Avg Salary
$26,162 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation School for You

Natural Resources Conservation is the #60 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 752 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 68 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the conservation programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the most popular school for natural resources conservation students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#2

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 68 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Temple is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

On average, conservation graduates from Temple take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Allegheny College

Meadville, PA

The excellent programs at Allegheny College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the distant town of Meadville, Allegheny is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, conservation graduates from Allegheny carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#4

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA

The excellent programs at Gettysburg College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources conservation schools in Pennsylvania. Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Gettysburg.

On average, conservation graduates from Gettysburg take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bucknell University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania list. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lewisburg.

After completing their degree, conservation graduates from Bucknell carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for natural resources conservation students. It came in at #6 on the list. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Drexel take out is $30,022.

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#6

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania list. Dickinson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Carlisle.

On average, conservation graduates from Dickinson take out $19,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

With a ranking of #8, Villanova University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#9

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for natural resources conservation students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, conservation majors at Kutztown University accumulate an average of around $26,250 in student debt.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Pennsylvania award.

Rank College Location
11 Lafayette College Easton, PA
12 Ursinus College Collegeville, PA
13 Juniata College Huntingdon, PA

Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 1,291
Maryland 430
New Jersey 342
District of Columbia 116
Delaware 85

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

Majors Similar 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 26 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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