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2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in West Virginia

3 Colleges
$39,220 Avg Salary
$24,939 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation School for You

With 708 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources and conservation is the #13 most popular major in West Virginia.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in West Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in West Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in West Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for natural resources and conservation majors pursuing a .

Top West Virginia Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation

Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best school in West Virginia for natural resources and conservation students. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at American Military University take out is $25,250.

Full Natural Resources & Conservation at American Public University System Report

#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Out of the 3 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University landed the # 2 spot on the list. WVU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

Natural Resources & Conservation majors at WVU take out an average of $25,624 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.

Full Natural Resources & Conservation at West Virginia University Report

#3

Glenville State College

Glenville, WV

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Glenville State College is a great place for natural resources and conservation students. Glenville State College is a small public school located in the town of Glenville.

While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at Glenville State College accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,277
South Carolina 255
Florida 1,320
Virginia 853
Arkansas 161
Mississippi 190
Louisiana 191
Alabama 365
Kentucky 149
Georgia 378
Tennessee 320

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

Majors Similar to Natural Resources & Conservation

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 3 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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