2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, natural resources and conservation students earned 409 degrees and certificates from a Maine school, making the subject the 9th in the state.
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Maine 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 Maine
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maine the most popular school in Maine for natural resources and conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 46% 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 Unity College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Unity is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote area of Unity.
Of the 95 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at Unity, 51% are male and 49% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colby College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Colby is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Waterville.
Of the 46 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at Colby, 26% are male and 74% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Bates College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources and conservation schools in Maine. Located in the small city of Lewiston, Bates is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 65% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Bowdoin College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources and conservation schools in Maine. Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick.
Of the 19 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at Bowdoin, 37% are male and 63% are female.
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University of New England ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Located in the suburb of Biddeford, UNE is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 56% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 44% are male.
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University of Southern Maine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for natural resources and conservation students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 16 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at University of Southern Maine, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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University of Maine at Farmington ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. UMaine Farmington is a small public school located in the remote town of Farmington.
Of the 5 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at UMaine Farmington, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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With a ranking of #9, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Standish, Saint Joseph's Maine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Maine at Presque Isle came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine ranking. Located in the rural area of Presque Isle, UMPI is a public college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 633 |
| Rhode Island | 185 |
| Massachusetts | 1,116 |
| Connecticut | 388 |
| Vermont | 412 |
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 12 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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