by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 18 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of natural resources & conservation. Combined, these schools handed out 1,338 master's degrees in natural resources & conservation to qualified students.
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The natural resources & conservation master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality natural resources & conservation program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full 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.
The natural resources & conservation school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in natural resources & conservation.
Duke University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Duke University
It's hard to beat Virginia Tech if you want to pursue a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Virginia Tech
It is hard to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Virginia - Main Campus
North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from North Carolina State University
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Florida
Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Georgia
UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Auburn University
Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Clemson is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Clemson.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Clemson University
Explore the best natural resources & conservation colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 26 |
| Florida | 34 | 180 |
| Virginia | 33 | 169 |
| Georgia | 32 | 62 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 44 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 256 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 9 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 150 |
| Alabama | 30 | 55 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 19 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 80 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 20 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 600 |
| Natural Resource Management | 388 |
| Forestry | 199 |
| Wildlife Management | 126 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 8,796 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 5,589 |
| Engineering Technologies | 2,151 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1,735 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 1,257 |
| Physical Sciences | 1,242 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 1,051 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 411 |
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