2023 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Colorado
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation School for You
In 2020-2021, 999 degrees and certificates were awarded to natural resources and conservation students who went to a Colorado college or university. This makes it the #16 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Colorado to see which 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.
Best Colorado Schools for Affordable Quality in Natural Resources & Conservation
Our analysis found Metropolitan State University of Denver to be the best value school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. MSU Denver is a large public school located in the city of Denver.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MSU Denver are $10,021 a year. The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at MSU Denver take out is $26,250.
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Out of the 6 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Boulder landed the # 2 spot on the list. CU - Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CU - Boulder are $12,610 per year. While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at CU - Boulder accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $486, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, CU - Boulder is ranked #5 for overall quality for natural resources and conservation in Colorado.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a great value for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado State are $12,188 per year. Natural Resources & Conservation majors at Colorado State take out an average of $22,904 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $376.
Colorado State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Colorado list.
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The excellent programs at Fort Lewis College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in Colorado. Located in the distant town of Durango, FLC is a public college with a small student population.
FLC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,004 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at FLC take out is $14,951.
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The excellent programs at Western Colorado University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in Colorado. Western is a small public school located in the remote town of Gunnison.
Western undergraduate students pay an average of $10,662 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at Western accumulate an average of around $23,081 in student debt.
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University of Denver did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #6 on the list. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.
DU undergraduate students pay an average of $54,819 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 261 |
| Montana | 363 |
| Idaho | 289 |
| Wyoming | 105 |
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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 6 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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