2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation School for You
Natural Resources & Conservation is the #25 most popular major in the country with 30,503 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 174 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which 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.
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2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the natural resources and conservation programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Far Western US Region Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation
Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Berkeley the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at UC Berkeley accumulate an average of around $12,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $275.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oregon State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from Oregon State carry an average student debt load of $31,603.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Santa Barbara. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at UCSB take out an average of $18,500 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $310.
The excellent programs at University of California - Davis helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at UC Davis take out is $15,533. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $259.
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The excellent programs at Humboldt State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in the Far Western US Region . Humboldt State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Arcata.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from Humboldt State University take out $22,691 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Western Washington University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular natural resources and conservation programs. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at WWU accumulate an average of around $21,187 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $354, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from UW Seattle carry an average student debt load of $18,613. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.
With a ranking of #8, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Santa Cruz.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from UC Santa Cruz take out $19,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $264.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo take out an average of $17,250 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $293.
San Diego State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. SDSU is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego.
The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at SDSU take out is $15,000.
University of California - Los Angeles came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at UCLA take out an average of $17,806 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #12, University of Oregon did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. UO is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Eugene.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at UO take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $456, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Skagit Valley College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Skagit Valley College is a small public school located in the small city of Mount Vernon.
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University of Nevada - Reno came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UNR is a very large public school located in the large city of Reno.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at UNR take out an average of $17,325 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Nevada - Reno
California State University - Monterey Bay ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CSUMB is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Seaside.
The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at CSUMB take out is $16,500.
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University of California - San Diego ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UCSD is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at UCSD take out an average of $18,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at University of California - San Diego
Portland State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular natural resources and conservation programs. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from Portland State University take out $32,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #18, San Francisco State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. SFSU is a very large public school located in the large city of San Francisco.
The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at SFSU take out is $16,404.
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San Jose State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public college with a very large student population.
University of San Francisco did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #19 on the list. USFCA is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from USFCA take out $21,875 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Natural Resources & Conservation at University of San Francisco Report
University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular natural resources and conservation programs. Located in the city of Honolulu, UH Manoa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from UH Manoa take out $23,613 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Southern California landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular natural resources and conservation programs. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from USC carry an average student debt load of $9,250.
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California State University - Sacramento landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular natural resources and conservation programs. Sac State is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at Sac State accumulate an average of around $18,956 in student debt.
Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at California State University - Sacramento
Reedley College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular natural resources and conservation programs. Reedley College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Reedley.
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University of California - Irvine came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from UC Irvine carry an average student debt load of $14,000.
Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at University of California - Irvine
Rest of the Top Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Far Western US Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
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 Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | California State University - Channel Islands | Camarillo, CA |
| 28 | University of San Diego | San Diego, CA |
| 28 | California State University - San Marcos | San Marcos, CA |
| 30 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA |
| 30 | Citrus College | Glendora, CA |
| 32 | The University of Arizona Global Campus | San Diego, CA |
| 33 | Green River College | Auburn, WA |
| 33 | University of California - Riverside | Riverside, CA |
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges by State
Explore the best natural resources and conservation colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,928 |
| Washington | 835 |
| Oregon | 1,001 |
| Hawaii | 129 |
| Nevada | 107 |
| 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 |
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 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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