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2024 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas

11 Colleges in Texas
1,348 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$37,143 Avg Early-Career Salary
Natural Resources & Conservation degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #25 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,348 degrees in natural resources & conservation during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Natural Resources & Conservation School

Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Texas Your choice of natural resources & conservation school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Natural Resources & Conservation School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation
Master's Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation
Doctor's Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation

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 Schools in Texas. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Natural Resources & Conservation in Texas

The schools below may not offer all types of natural resources & conservation degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Texas Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
357 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$33,549 Median Starting Salary

Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were roughly 357 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, natural resources & conservation degree recipients usually make around $33,549 in the first five years of their career.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$28,951 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Baylor University if you wish to pursue a degree in natural resources & conservation. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were roughly 37 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the natural resources & conservation program state that they receive average early career income of $28,951.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
5.0% Growth in Graduates

Texas State University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #397 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 100 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the natural resources & conservation program state that they receive average early career earnings of $36,911.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
91 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$33,605 Median Starting Salary

Texas Tech University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in natural resources & conservation. Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lubbock. A Best Colleges rank of #168 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.

There were approximately 91 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, natural resources & conservation degree recipients generally make around $33,605 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$60,164 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #290 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Arlington is a great university overall.

There were about 24 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent data year. Natural Resources & Conservation degree recipients from The University of Texas at Arlington receive an earnings boost of around $23,021 above the typical earnings of natural resources & conservation majors.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
11.4% Growth in Graduates

UH Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Houston. This university ranks 54th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 35 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at UH Clear Lake in the most recent year we have data available. Those natural resources & conservation students who get their degree from University of Houston - Clear Lake make $26,369 more than the standard natural resources & conservation graduate.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
16.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 25th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 92 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the natural resources & conservation program report average early career income of $34,946.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
14.6% Growth in Graduates

SFASU is a large public university located in the town of Nacogdoches. This university ranks 48th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 89 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at SFASU in the most recent data year. Natural Resources & Conservation degree recipients from Stephen F Austin State University earn a boost of around $3,861 above the average earnings of natural resources & conservation graduates.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$30,972 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 55th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 58 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the natural resources & conservation program earn around $30,972 in their early career salary.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$42,517 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #211 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UH is a great university overall.

There were approximately 17 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the natural resources & conservation program at University of Houston earn $5,374 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Arizona38765
New Mexico3891
Oklahoma38196

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Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study

MajorAnnual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation995
Wildlife Management204
Natural Resource Management73
Forestry58
Fisheries Sciences18

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