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2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

18 Ranked Colleges
122 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Natural Resources/Conservation, General is the 240th most popular major in the country with 2,750 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 122 natural resources/conservation, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in natural resources/conservation, general. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great natural resources/conservation, general programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the natural resources/conservation, general program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree natural resources/conservation, general students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources/Conservation, General (Income $48-$75k)

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k. Cornell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also made our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 5 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U-M, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alaska Fairbanks. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fairbanks, Alaska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UAF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAF are $24,287, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to qualified students.

UMN Twin Cities also took the #4 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #4 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 7 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141.

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#1 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#9 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wazzu, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 13 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Texas State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Texas State University is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 10 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 7 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. UMass Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#11 in overall quality

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 5 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#14

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#6 in overall quality

University of Vermont ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Burlington, Vermont, this fairly large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general students in 2019-2020.

UVM also took the #6 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Vermont are $33,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970.

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#16

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#12 in overall quality

Mississippi State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Mississippi State is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It awarded 10 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Mississippi State University Natural Resources/Conservation, General Report

#17

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#16 in overall quality

The University of Montana landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The University of Montana is a medium-sized school located in Missoula, Montana that handed out 6 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

UM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree natural resources/conservation, general students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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