Natural Resources/Conservation, General

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#1

#1 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Cascadia College
Bothell, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,483

Median Starting Salary

$53,877

#2

#2 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,432

Median Starting Salary

$53,877

#3

#3 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,487

Median Starting Salary

$53,877

#4

#4 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$52,699

#5

#5 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Green River College
Auburn, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,797

Median Starting Salary

$53,877

#6

#6 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

95

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,060

Median Starting Salary

$52,434

#7

#7 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

89

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$45,584

#8

#8 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

139

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$52,070

#9

#9 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

66

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,852

Median Starting Salary

$52,296

#10

#10 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$55,006

#11

#11 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$54,782

#12

#12 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,805

Median Starting Salary

$55,575

#13

#13 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

1,110–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,896

Median Starting Salary

$52,539

#14

#14 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,105

Median Starting Salary

$55,559

#15

#15 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$51,234

#16

#16 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$48,476

#17

#17 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Towson University
Towson, MD

Overall, Towson University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$14,443

Median Starting Salary

$55,544

#18

#18 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$24,507

Median Starting Salary

$58,836

#19

#19 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$50,204

#20

#20 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

The University of the South is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,270–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$33,061

Median Starting Salary

$58,831

#21

#21 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$19,889

Median Starting Salary

$56,386

#22

#22 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,260–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$24,577

Median Starting Salary

$54,522

#23

#23 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,230–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$12,576

Median Starting Salary

$54,940

#24

#24 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$52,498

#25

#25 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$16,957

Median Starting Salary

$50,914

#26

#26 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$53,655

#27

#27 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

the University of Minnesota-Crookston is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,010–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$12,894

Median Starting Salary

$53,879

#28

#28 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Generally, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,427

Median Starting Salary

$57,454

#29

#29 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$18,693

Median Starting Salary

$53,999

#30

#30 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

990–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,361

Median Starting Salary

$51,257

#31

#31 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

the University of Vermont is a fairly selective school. Around 30,000 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$21,849

Median Starting Salary

$58,393

#32

#32 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,046

Median Starting Salary

$54,125

#33

#33 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Generally, Concordia College at Moorhead is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$23,087

Median Starting Salary

$59,755

#34

#34 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$15,364

Median Starting Salary

$50,147

#35

#35 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$23,551

Median Starting Salary

$55,138

#36

#36 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Castleton University
Castleton, VT

Castleton University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

990–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,791

Median Starting Salary

$57,970

#37

#37 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,160

Median Starting Salary

$57,177

#38

#38 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

the University of Michigan-Dearborn is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,020–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$12,444

Median Starting Salary

$47,783

#39

#39 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Generally, Mount Mercy University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$24,078

Median Starting Salary

$53,847

#40

#40 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Colorado State University Pueblo is a non selective school. They receive about 1,570 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

910–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$13,033

Median Starting Salary

$52,754

#41

#41 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

960–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$24,563

Median Starting Salary

$51,220

#42

#42 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

In general, Central Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$15,605

Median Starting Salary

$55,254

#43

#43 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

the University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,010–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$9,450

Median Starting Salary

$51,274

#44

#44 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Generally, the University of Alaska Southeast is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

900–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$9,823

Median Starting Salary

$53,877

#45

#45 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Overall, the University of Mount Olive is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$17,878

Median Starting Salary

$52,601

#46

#46 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

In general, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

960–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$10,004

Median Starting Salary

$52,298

#47

#47 Best College for Natural Resources/Conservation, General in the U.S.

University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$26,369

Median Starting Salary

$53,877

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About Natural Resources/Conservation, General

A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.

Students majoring in Natural Resources/Conservation, General can earn up to a Masters degree. On average, 58% percent of women and 42% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, Texas is where degrees in Natural Resources/Conservation, General are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources/Conservation, General is $47,400.

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Careers

Majoring in Natural Resources/Conservation, General, your education is applicable to different careers. Natural Resources/Conservation, General majors go on to find jobs including Conservation Scientists and Forest and Conservation Technicians which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Natural Resources/Conservation, General majors include Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Conservation Scientists and Foresters.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Natural Resources/Conservation, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Natural Resources/Conservation, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,452
Female Students
835 (57%)
Male Students
617 (42%)

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