2023 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree School for You
Natural Resources & Conservation is the #25 most popular major in the country with 30,503 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 289 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for natural resources and conservation students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Natural Resources & Conservation
Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best value school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year.
Columbia Southern University also claimed a spot on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year.
American Military University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Brigham Young University - Idaho helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value natural resources and conservation schools in the United States. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU - I are $4,416 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.
UOPX - Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UOPX - Arizona also is in the top 20% of our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMGC also is in the top 10% of our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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South Dakota State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Dakota State are $12,809 a year.
South Dakota State also claimed a spot on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Purdue University Global did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for natural resources and conservation students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
Purdue University Global undergraduate students pay an average of $14,436 in tuition and fees each year.
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Bemidji State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bemidji State University are $9,806 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Bemidji State University also did well on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ASU - Skysong also did well on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Valley City State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a public college with a small student population.
Valley City State University undergraduate students pay an average of $12,969 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Valley City State University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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With a ranking of #12, University of North Georgia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources and conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year.
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Ship is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.
Ship undergraduate students pay an average of $14,122 in tuition and fees each year.
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Youngstown State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Youngstown State University are $9,732 per year.
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University of Minnesota - Crookston landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. UMN Crookston is a small public school located in the distant town of Crookston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMN Crookston are $12,514 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, UMN Crookston is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Massachusetts Maritime Academy landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. Maritime is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Buzzards Bay.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Maritime are $25,104 per year.
Maritime also claimed a spot on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Western Carolina University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year.
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University of Houston - Clear Lake landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. Located in the large suburb of Houston, UH Clear Lake is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UH Clear Lake are $20,994 a year.
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Saint Cloud State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Cloud State University are $18,010 per year.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Fargo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Dakota State University are $14,876 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, North Dakota State University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
UW - Green Bay undergraduate students pay an average of $16,091 in tuition and fees each year.
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the fringe town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kutztown University are $15,170 a year.
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Skagit Valley College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Skagit Valley College is a small public school located in the small city of Mount Vernon.
Skagit Valley College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,507 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #24, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources and conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Whitewater is a large public school located in the town of Whitewater.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater are $16,602 per year.
UW - Whitewater excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Stevens Point.
UW - Stevens Point undergraduate students pay an average of $17,035 in tuition and fees each year.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI |
| 46 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC |
| 47 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA |
| 48 | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, IL |
| 49 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE |
| 50 | Unity College | Unity, ME |
| 51 | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Norman, OK |
| 52 | California State University - East Bay | Hayward, CA |
| 53 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield, IL |
| 54 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| 54 | Missouri State University - Springfield | Springfield, MO |
| 54 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 54 | University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Related Majors for Natural Resources & Conservation
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 Majors Related 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 25 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.
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