by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 488 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.
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 the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in natural resources & conservation.
Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Texas A&M University - College Station
It's difficult to beat Arizona State University - Tempe if you want to pursue a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tempe.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Arizona State University - Tempe
University of Arizona is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Arizona
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation has to take a look at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
OSU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Northern Arizona University
Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Texas Tech University
Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Arizona State University - Skysong
Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from The University of Texas at San Antonio
Explore the best natural resources & conservation schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 138 |
| Texas | 32 | 144 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 82 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 7 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 376 |
| Natural Resource Management | 57 |
| Wildlife Management | 40 |
| Forestry | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 6,689 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 2,180 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1,323 |
| Engineering Technologies | 925 |
| Physical Sciences | 781 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 685 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 487 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 3 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 2 |
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