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.
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2023 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the natural resources and conservation programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
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.
Columbia Southern University undergraduate students pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees each 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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Out of the 55 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, American Military University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Haywood Community College is a great value for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the suburb of Clyde, Haywood Community College is a public college 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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The excellent programs at University of North Georgia helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in the Southeast Region . 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNG is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at University of North Georgia
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 large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt.
Full Natural Resources & Conservation at Western Carolina University Report
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Tifton, ABAC Tifton is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ABAC Tifton are $10,471 per year. While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at ABAC Tifton accumulate an average of around $23,875 in student debt.
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 fairly 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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value natural resources and conservation programs. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NC State are $29,916 a 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.
Full Natural Resources & Conservation at North Carolina State University Report
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 town of Glenville, Glenville State College is a public college with a small student population.
Glenville State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,514 in tuition and fees each year. Natural Resources & Conservation majors at Glenville State College take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #10, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for natural resources and conservation students. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USF Tampa are $17,324 a year. After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debtload of $22,386.
USF Tampa excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Best 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 |
| South Carolina | 255 |
| Florida | 1,320 |
| Virginia | 853 |
| Arkansas | 161 |
| Mississippi | 190 |
| Louisiana | 191 |
| Alabama | 365 |
| Kentucky | 149 |
| Georgia | 378 |
| Tennessee | 320 |
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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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