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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Virginia

2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Virginia

5 Colleges
$35,358 Avg Salary
$23,435 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation School for You

In 2020-2021, 853 degrees and certificates were awarded to natural resources and conservation students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #25 most popular major in the state.

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

The Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Virginia

Check out the natural resources and conservation programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Virginia Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the best school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from Virginia Tech carry an average student debtload of $24,083.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at University of Virginia accumulate an average of around $19,000 in student debt.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from GMU carry an average student debtload of $22,793.

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#4

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferrum College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Virginia list. Located in the rural area of Ferrum, Ferrum College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $295, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,277
West Virginia 708
South Carolina 255
Florida 1,320
Arkansas 161
Mississippi 190
Tennessee 320
Louisiana 191
Alabama 365
Kentucky 149
Georgia 378

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 5 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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