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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

16 Ranked Colleges
132 Degrees Awarded
$31,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Natural Resources & Conservation is the 26th most popular major in the country with 30,341 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, natural resources and conservation graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,196 and had an average of $25,077 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 6,355 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,049 and $23,759 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 132 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in natural resources and conservation. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality natural resources and conservation programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the natural resources and conservation program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #5 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Florida

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k list, UGA has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at North Carolina State University

#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University landed the #4 spot on the list. WVU is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 14 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at WVU

#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#6

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Tennessee Technological University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Cookeville, Tennessee, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee Tech University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Technological University are $20,498, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tennessee Technological University Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#7

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#10 in overall quality

Mississippi State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Mississippi State is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k list, Mississippi State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at Mississippi State

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 11 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Full Virginia Tech Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#10

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#9 in overall quality

Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k list, Auburn has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at Auburn University

#11

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Clemson

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full GMU Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#15 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also took the #15 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at UT Knoxville

#14

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#15

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Duke University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Duke

#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Miami

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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