2023 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, natural resources and conservation was ranked #25 in the country. In fact 30,503 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 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 the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 55 schools in the Southeast Region 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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the best value school in the Southeast Region for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year. The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at Columbia Southern University take out is $29,045.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Columbia Southern University also is in the top 5% of our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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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 Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $25,250.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, American Military University also is in the top 5% of our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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The excellent programs at Haywood Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Clyde, Haywood Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Haywood Community College are $8,724 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Georgia is a great value for natural resources and conservation students. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year. Natural Resources & Conservation majors at UNG take out an average of $18,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNG also did well on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent programs at Western Carolina University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in the Southeast Region . WCU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt.
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Tifton, ABAC Tifton is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ABAC Tifton are $10,471 a year. While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at ABAC Tifton accumulate an average of around $23,875 in student debt.
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University of Central Arkansas landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value natural resources and conservation programs. UCA is a large public school located in the city of Conway.
UCA undergraduate students pay an average of $16,433 in tuition and fees each year.
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North Carolina State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NC State are $29,916 per year. After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from NC State carry an average student debtload of $22,854. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $254.
NC State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #9, Glenville State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the town of Glenville, Glenville State College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Glenville State College are $10,514 per year. Natural Resources & Conservation majors at Glenville State College take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #10 on the list. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USF Tampa are $17,324 per year. After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debtload of $22,386.
USF Tampa also claimed a spot on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Request InformationBest Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges by State
Explore the best natural resources and conservation schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,277 |
| West Virginia | 708 |
| Mississippi | 190 |
| South Carolina | 255 |
| Florida | 1,320 |
| Virginia | 853 |
| Arkansas | 161 |
| Alabama | 365 |
| Kentucky | 149 |
| Georgia | 378 |
| Tennessee | 320 |
| Louisiana | 191 |
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Majors Related to 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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