2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree 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.
The Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 160 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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 the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for natural resources and conservation majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Natural Resources & Conservation
Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the most popular school in the Southeast Region for natural resources and conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 33% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for natural resources and conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 46% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 54% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
Of the 237 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at NC State, 57% are male and 43% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Florida State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources and conservation schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 63% 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 Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
Women make up 65% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
Women make up 68% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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West Virginia University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 34% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
About 65% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 35% are male.
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With a ranking of #9, Appalachian State University 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 distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large 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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With a ranking of #10, Mississippi State University 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 remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 34% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 102 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at UNCW, 53% are male and 47% are female.
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University of Central Florida came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 101 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at UCF, 31% are male and 69% are female.
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With a ranking of #13, Auburn University 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 small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
About 41% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 59% are male.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 94 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at University of Virginia, 38% are male and 62% are female.
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Columbia Southern University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 84 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at Columbia Southern University, 62% are male and 38% are female.
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University of Georgia came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 54% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.
Women make up 46% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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Florida Gulf Coast University 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 #18 on the list. FGCU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers.
Women make up 59% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 69% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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Tennessee Technological University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Tennessee Tech University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Cookeville.
About 38% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 62% are male.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNCA is a small public school located in the small city of Asheville.
Of the 60 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at UNCA, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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With a ranking of #22, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students working on their bachelor’s degree. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.
About 41% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 59% are male.
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Eckerd College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. Eckerd is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Petersburg.
Of the 59 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at Eckerd, 37% are male and 63% are female.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia 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 #24 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 47 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at UofSC, 30% are male and 70% are female.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.
Women make up 62% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN |
| 27 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 28 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 29 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC |
| 30 | Flagler College - St Augustine | Saint Augustine, FL |
| 30 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 32 | Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 32 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA |
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 |
| Mississippi | 190 |
| South Carolina | 255 |
| Florida | 1,320 |
| Virginia | 853 |
| Arkansas | 161 |
| Alabama | 365 |
| Kentucky | 149 |
| Georgia | 378 |
| Tennessee | 320 |
| Louisiana | 191 |
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 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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