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2023 Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region

14 Colleges
$33,501 Avg Salary
$23,211 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online natural resources and conservation programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .

Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the most popular online school in the Southeast Region for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $25,250.

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#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia Southern University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at Columbia Southern University take out is $29,045.

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#3

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St Petersburg College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. SPC is a very large public school located in the city of Clearwater.

On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from SPC take out $35,149 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mountain Empire Community College is a great place for natural resources and conservation students pursuing an online degree. Located in the distant town of Big Stone Gap, MECC is a public college with a small student population.

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#5

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Out of the 14 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at Auburn take out is $22,125.

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#6

Everglades University

Boca Raton, FL

Everglades University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Everglades U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from Everglades U carry an average student debtload of $47,693.

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#7

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL

Florida Gateway College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best natural resources and conservation programs. FGC is a small public school located in the distant town of Lake City.

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North Carolina Central University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. North Carolina Central University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Durham.

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Central Carolina Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Sumter, Central Carolina is a public college with a small student population.

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North Carolina State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best natural resources and conservation programs. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

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.

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Explore the most popular online 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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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

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 14 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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