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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources/Conservation, General

16 Ranked Colleges
122 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 2,750 people earned their degree in natural resources/conservation, general, making the major the 240th most popular in the United States.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in natural resources/conservation, general. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent natural resources/conservation, general programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the natural resources/conservation, general program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources/Conservation, General

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate. 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.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. 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 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNL, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate list. Texas State University is a large school located in San Marcos, Texas that handed out 10 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree natural resources/conservation, general students list, Texas State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate list. 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 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 Mississippi State University are $23,950.

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#14 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #5 spot on the list. UAF is a medium-sized public school situated in Fairbanks, Alaska. It awarded 5 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#4 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #4 spot 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 UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to qualified students.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Washington State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate list. Washington State University is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to qualified students.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #8. Columbia, Missouri 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.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree natural resources/conservation, general students list, Mizzou has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#16 in overall quality

The University of Montana landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate 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.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree natural resources/conservation, general students list, UM has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Cornell University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate list. Cornell is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 5 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #2 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #7 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate list. Amherst, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. 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 Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#6 in overall quality

University of Vermont landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Burlington, Vermont is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UVM also made our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Vermont are $33,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#11 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 5 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 2 doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Columbus, Ohio 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.

Ohio State also made our “Best Natural Resources/Conservation, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. 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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#16

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources/Conservation, General Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s natural resources/conservation, general students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

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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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