2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 107 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources and conservation is the #26 most popular major in Nevada.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Nevada to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Natural Resources & Conservation program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for natural resources and conservation majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Nevada Schools for a Bachelor's in Natural Resources & Conservation
Our 2023 rankings named University of Nevada - Reno the most popular school in Nevada for natural resources and conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNR is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Reno.
About 50% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 50% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Nevada State College is a great place for natural resources and conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Henderson, NSC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 60% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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Out of the 5 schools in Nevada that were part of this year’s ranking, Sierra Nevada College landed the # 2 spot on the list. SNC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Incline Village.
Women make up 40% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Great Basin College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada list. Located in the remote town of Elko, Great Basin College is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 50% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Las Vegas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada list. Located in the midsize city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,928 |
| Washington | 835 |
| Oregon | 1,001 |
| Hawaii | 129 |
| Alaska | 68 |
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 |
Majors Similar 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 5 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.