2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master'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.
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 Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 30 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for natural resources and conservation majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Oklahoma Norman Campus to be the most popular school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public college with a very large student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 60% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Skysong is a great place for natural resources and conservation students working on their master’s degree. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.
Of the 45 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at ASU - Skysong, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for natural resources and conservation students working on their master’s degree. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tempe.
Women make up 58% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Northern Arizona University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources and conservation schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 30 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at NAU, 43% are male and 57% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great place for natural resources and conservation students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 20 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at Texas A&M College Station, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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University of Arizona came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 26% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 74% are male.
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The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Arlington.
About 43% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 57% are male.
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The University of Texas at Austin landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree natural resources and conservation programs. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
About 50% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 50% are male.
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With a ranking of #7, Sul Ross State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Alpine, Sul Ross is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 36% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. OSU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Stillwater.
Of the 13 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at OSU, 54% are male and 46% are female.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 767 |
| Texas | 1,335 |
| New Mexico | 91 |
| Oklahoma | 196 |
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 26 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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