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2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k

14 Ranked Colleges
1,373 Degrees Awarded
$24,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 Texas, there were 1,373 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in natural resources and conservation. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great natural resources and conservation programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the natural resources and conservation program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k

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

Top 14 Best Value Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income Over $110k) in Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 26 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list. It costs about $4,514 for texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at UT Rio Grande Valley

#2

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #2 spot on the list. Texas Tech is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 75 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #3 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Texas Tech is $17,571 for texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Texas Tech Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#3

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school handed out 18 degrees to qualified ’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

UH also made our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #4. The estimated yearly cost for UH is $12,838 for Texas Natural Resources & Conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at UH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston - Clear Lake. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Houston - Clear Lake is located in Houston, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

UH Clear Lake did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list. The estimated yearly cost for UH Clear Lake is $10,612 for Texas Natural Resources & Conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

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#5

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 120 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list. It costs about $15,230 for texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Texas State University.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at Texas State University

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 416 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Texas A&M University - College Station is $19,057 for texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Texas A&M University - College Station

The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school awarded 65 degrees to qualified ’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTSA, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” ranking. The yearly cost to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio is $13,853 for texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. The University of Texas at Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 26 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list. The yearly cost to attend The University of Texas at Arlington is $14,246 for texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Natural Resources & Conservation Report

Stephen F Austin State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k ranking. SFASU is located in Nacogdoches, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 71 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

SFASU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list. It costs about $13,723 for Texas Natural Resources & Conservation students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Stephen F Austin State University.

Full Stephen F Austin State University Natural Resources & Conservation Report

Texas A&M University - Commerce ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas A&M Commerce is a fairly large public school situated in Commerce, Texas. It awarded 44 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce also made our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #13. The estimated yearly cost for Texas A&M University - Commerce is $13,017 for texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Texas A&M University - Commerce Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#11

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas

Tarleton State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Tarleton is located in Stephenville, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 63 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k list, Tarleton has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” ranking. It costs about $18,979 for texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Tarleton.

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#12

Southwestern University

Georgetown, Texas
#8 in overall quality

Southwestern University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k list. Southwestern University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Georgetown, Texas. It awarded 11 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Southwestern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list. The yearly cost to attend Southwestern University is $25,470 for Texas Natural Resources & Conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Southwestern University

#13

Saint Edward's University

Austin, Texas

Saint Edward’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Austin, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 16 degrees to qualified ’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

St. Edward’s University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list. The yearly cost to attend St. Edward’s University is $24,833 for texas natural resources & conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Saint Edward’s University

#14

Baylor University

Waco, Texas

Baylor University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 38 ’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas” list. The estimated yearly cost for Baylor is $36,039 for Texas Natural Resources & Conservation students whose families make more than $110k.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at Baylor University

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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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