by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 36 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,135 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation to qualified students.
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The natural resources & conservation bachelor'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation has to look into Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Ohio State University - Main Campus
It's hard to beat Michigan State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Michigan State University
Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Located in the town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
IU Bloomington is a very large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Indiana University - Bloomington
Located in the town of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Grand Valley State University
Purdue is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Purdue University - Main Campus
Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Loyola University Chicago
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 2,395 |
| Natural Resource Management | 234 |
| Wildlife Management | 187 |
| Forestry | 151 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 142 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 21,410 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 18,786 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 4,880 |
| Physical Sciences | 4,186 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3,815 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 2,787 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 1,164 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 44 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 36 |
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