2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation School for You
With 878 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources and conservation is the #26 most popular major in Ohio.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio
Check out the natural resources and conservation programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools
Our analysis found Ohio State University - Main Campus to be the best school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at Ohio State take out is $24,875. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $305.
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Out of the 10 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Otterbein University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Westerville, Otterbein is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from Otterbein carry an average student debtload of $26,050.
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The excellent programs at Youngstown State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a large student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Toledo landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from University of Toledo carry an average student debtload of $23,257.
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The excellent programs at Cleveland State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in Ohio. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at Cleveland State University accumulate an average of around $24,125 in student debt.
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Kent State University at Kent ranked #6 on this year’s Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio list. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from Kent State take out $22,405 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Miami University - Oxford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public school with a large student population.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from Miami University - Oxford carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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Hocking College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio list. Hocking Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Nelsonville.
The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at Hocking Technical College take out is $11,563.
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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio ranking. BGSU is a large public school located in the town of Bowling Green.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at BGSU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.
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Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 447 |
| Michigan | 964 |
| Illinois | 596 |
| Wisconsin | 936 |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Related Rankings by Major
Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 22,254 |
| Natural Resource Management | 2,933 |
| Wildlife Management | 2,449 |
| Forestry | 2,233 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 483 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 151 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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