2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation 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 Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 218 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the natural resources and conservation programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation
Our analysis found American Public University System to be the most popular school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from American Military University take out $25,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
Out of the 218 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at Virginia Tech accumulate an average of around $24,083 in student debt.
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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 Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $22,854 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $254.
The excellent programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in the Southeast Region . UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from UF carry an average student debt load of $18,235.
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The excellent programs at Duke University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural resources and conservation schools in the Southeast Region . Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at Duke take out an average of $11,140 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #6, West Virginia University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at WVU take out is $25,624. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $257.
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University of Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $20,925 in student debt.
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Auburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at Auburn take out an average of $22,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #9, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from Florida State take out $20,195 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $123.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #10 on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
While working on their degree, natural resources and conservation majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $14,300 in student debt.
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Mississippi State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from Mississippi State take out $24,068 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $22,386.
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With a ranking of #13, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at University of Virginia take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #14, Appalachian State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, natural resources and conservation graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debt load of $22,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $208, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a large student population.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from UNCW take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $320.
With a ranking of #16, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from Clemson take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Columbia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at Columbia Southern University take out is $29,045.
With a ranking of #18, University of Central Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.
University of Miami ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. FGCU is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers.
The average amount in student loans that natural resources and conservation majors at FGCU take out is $20,783.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular natural resources and conservation programs. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from UT Knoxville take out $24,850 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from VCU take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $295.
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With a ranking of #23, Tennessee Technological University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for natural resources and conservation students. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Cookeville.
On average, natural resources and conservation graduates from Tennessee Tech University take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at Louisiana State University take out an average of $23,856 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of North Carolina at Asheville ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNCA is a small public school located in the city of Asheville.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors at UNCA take out an average of $20,888 in student loans while working on their egree.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Natural Resources & Conservation students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | St Petersburg College | Clearwater, FL |
| 33 | University of South Carolina - Columbia | Columbia, SC |
| 35 | Haywood Community College | Clyde, NC |
| 35 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 37 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 37 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC |
| 39 | Flagler College - St Augustine | Saint Augustine, FL |
| 40 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL |
| 41 | Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 41 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
| 43 | 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 |
| South Carolina | 255 |
| Florida | 1,320 |
| Virginia | 853 |
| Arkansas | 161 |
| Mississippi | 190 |
| Louisiana | 191 |
| Alabama | 365 |
| Kentucky | 149 |
| Georgia | 378 |
| Tennessee | 320 |
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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