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 analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best value school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a 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.
Columbia Southern University 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #2 on this year’s 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 school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $25,250.
American Military University 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Haywood Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Clyde, Haywood Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Haywood Community College are $8,724 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNG is a large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNG are $16,014 a year. Natural Resources & Conservation majors at UNG take out an average of $18,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNG also is in the top 10% of our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Out of the 55 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Carolina University landed the # 5 spot on the list. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each 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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With a ranking of #6, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the distant town of Tifton, ABAC Tifton is a public college with a small student population.
ABAC Tifton undergraduate students pay an average of $10,471 in tuition and fees each 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 came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UCA is a large public school located in the small 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, NC State also did well on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Glenville State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the remote 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 came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, USF Tampa also did well on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Request InformationBest Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges by State
Explore the best natural resources and conservation colleges 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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