by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 57 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for natural resources & conservation students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,474 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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. 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 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 bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor'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 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.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for natural resources & conservation students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Duke University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Duke University
North Carolina State University is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from North Carolina State University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Virginia - Main Campus
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Virginia Tech
Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Florida State University
Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from American Public University System
Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Columbia Southern University
Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Florida
Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Tulane University of Louisiana
Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Georgia
Here are some additional great schools for Natural Resources & Conservation students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 13 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 14 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 15 | Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 16 | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC |
| 17 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| 18 | Sewanee - The University of the South | Sewanee, TN |
| 19 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
Explore the best natural resources & conservation schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 911 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 121 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,004 |
| Virginia | 34 | 578 |
| Alabama | 33 | 276 |
| Georgia | 33 | 255 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 494 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 267 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 136 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 136 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 162 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 131 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,172 |
| Wildlife Management | 476 |
| Forestry | 458 |
| Natural Resource Management | 368 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 32,538 |
| Engineering | 26,892 |
| Physical Sciences | 6,370 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 4,940 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 4,939 |
| Engineering Technologies | 4,650 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 1,980 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 855 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 51 |
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