2026 Best Natural Resource Management Schools in Ohio

Natural Resource Management programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for natural resource management students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Natural Resource Management Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Natural Resource Management in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall natural resource management education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Natural Resource Management

1

Ohio State University Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

68 Natural Resource Management Degrees Awarded

$35,019 Median Starting Salary

Ohio State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best natural resource management schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 68 natural resource management degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Natural Resource Management graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $35,019 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the natural resource management program at Ohio State University Main Campus

2

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

41 Natural Resource Management Degrees Awarded

$27,817 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Hocking College one of the top schools for natural resource management. Located in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 41 natural resource management students who graduated with this degree at Hocking College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural resource management degree recipients from Hocking College generally make around $27,817. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in natural resource management from Hocking College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.