2023 Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Most Popular Online 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Southwest 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.
2023 Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for natural resources and conservation majors pursuing an online .
Most Popular Online Southwest Region Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular online school in the Southwest Region for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $45,122 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the # 2 spot on the list. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $20,490. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $245, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great place for natural resources and conservation students pursuing an online degree. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of around $22,229 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $265.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a great place for natural resources and conservation students pursuing an online degree. OSU is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Scottsdale Community College is a great place for natural resources and conservation students pursuing an online degree. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rio Salado College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Request InformationMost Popular Online Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges by State
Explore the most popular online natural resources and conservation colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 767 |
| Texas | 1,335 |
| New Mexico | 91 |
| Oklahoma | 196 |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Related Majors
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 Related Majors
| 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.