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2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio

10 Colleges
$27,763 Avg Salary
$22,047 Avg Student Debt

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 2023 rankings named Ohio State University - Main Campus the best school in Ohio for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college 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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#2

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH

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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#3

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Out of the 10 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Youngstown State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

The excellent programs at University of Toledo helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in Ohio. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public college with a fairly 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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#5

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cleveland State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio list. Cleveland State University is a fairly 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 very 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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With a ranking of #7, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on this year’s best schools for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public college with a fairly 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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#8

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

Hocking College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #8 on the list. Hocking Technical College is a small public school located in the distant 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 fairly 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 447
Michigan 964
Illinois 596
Wisconsin 936

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

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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