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2025 Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Idaho

2 Colleges in Idaho
156 Conservation Degrees Awarded
$38,227 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in natural resources conservation is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #49 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Idaho to determine which ones were the best for natural resources conservation students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 156 degrees in natural resources conservation to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Conservation
Master's Degrees in Conservation
Doctor's Degrees in Conservation

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Idaho list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Natural Resources Conservation in Idaho

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the conservation degree levels they offer.

Top Idaho Schools in Conservation

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Conservation Degrees Awarded
2.5% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in natural resources conservation has to look into University of Idaho. U of I is a large public university located in the distant town of Moscow.

Graduates who receive their degree from the conservation program earn an average of $31,028 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in natural resources conservation from University of Idaho

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Conservation Degrees Awarded
$28,211 Median Starting Salary

Boise State University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in natural resources conservation. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise State is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who receive their degree from the conservation program make about $28,211 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in natural resources conservation from Boise State University

Best Natural Resources Conservation Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 275 568
Utah 266 164
Montana 188 174
Wyoming 162 74

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One of 5 majors within the Natural Resources & Conservation area of study, Natural Resources Conservation has other similar majors worth exploring.

Conservation Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Environmental Science 59
Environmental Studies 55
Natural Resources Conservation & Research, Other 32
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 10

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resource Management 54
Wildlife Management 41
Forestry 39
Fisheries Sciences 12

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