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2025 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges in Illinois
121 Master's Degrees
$57,079 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you're seeking a Master's Degree in natural resources & conservation, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #23 one in the country in terms of popularity.This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of natural resources & conservation. Combined, these schools handed out 121 master's degrees in natural resources & conservation to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for natural resources & conservation students working on their master's degree.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Natural Resources & Conservation in Illinois

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for natural resources & conservation students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Natural Resources & Conservation

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation has to take a look at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. UIUC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Champaign.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Annual Graduates

Loyola University Chicago is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Loyola University Chicago

Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Indiana 33 80
Ohio 32 71
Michigan 31 202
Wisconsin 31 105

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Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 118
Forestry 3

Majors Similar to Natural Resources & Conservation

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 1,877
Mathematics & Statistics 939
Engineering Technologies 767
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 755
Physical Sciences 331
Architecture & Related Services 221
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 179
Science Technologies / Technicians 15

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