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2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Vermont

10 Colleges
$33,106 Avg Salary
$21,051 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation School for You

Natural Resources Conservation is one of the most popular subjects to study in Vermont. With 387 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Vermont ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Vermont to see which 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Vermont.

#1

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

Our 2023 rankings named University of Vermont the most popular school in Vermont for natural resources conservation students. Located in the small city of Burlington, UVM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, conservation graduates from UVM take out $20,687 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $570, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT

Out of the 10 schools in Vermont that were part of this year’s ranking, Middlebury College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Middlebury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Middlebury.

Conservation majors at Middlebury take out an average of $14,507 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Michael’s College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Vermont list. Located in the midsize suburb of Colchester, Saint Michael's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that conservation majors at Saint Michael's take out is $27,000.

Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Saint Michael’s College

#4

Castleton University

Castleton, VT

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Castleton University is a great place for natural resources conservation students. Located in the distant town of Castleton, Castleton is a public school with a small student population.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Castleton University Report

#5

Norwich University

Northfield, VT

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Norwich University is a great place for natural resources conservation students. Norwich is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.

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#6

Bennington College

Bennington, VT

Bennington College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular natural resources conservation programs. Bennington is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Bennington.

Read full report on Natural Resources Conservation at Bennington College

Community College of Vermont 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. Located in the rural area of Montpelier, CCV is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Community College of Vermont Report

With a ranking of #8, Northern Vermont University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students. Northern Vermont University is a small public school located in the rural area of Johnson.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at Northern Vermont University Report

#9

Champlain College

Burlington, VT

Champlain College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular natural resources conservation programs. Located in the small city of Burlington, Champlain is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

SIT Graduate Institute

Brattleboro, VT

With a ranking of #10, SIT Graduate Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources conservation students. Located in the rural area of Brattleboro, SIT is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Natural Resources Conservation at SIT Graduate Institute Report

Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 1,098
Connecticut 362
New Hampshire 571
Maine 227
Rhode Island 88

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 10 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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