by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of natural resources & conservation. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 133 doctor's degrees in natural resources & conservation during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The natural resources & conservation doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality natural resources & conservation program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for natural resources & conservation students working on their doctor's degree.
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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for natural resources & conservation students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Duke University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from Duke University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation needs to check out North Carolina State University. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from North Carolina State University
It's hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from University of Georgia
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from Virginia Tech
Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from Mississippi State University
Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from Auburn University
University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from University of Florida
Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in natural resources & conservation from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
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Explore the best natural resources & conservation colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 22 |
| Virginia | 29 | 24 |
| Georgia | 28 | 17 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 10 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 2 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 32 |
| Alabama | 25 | 3 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 4 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 10 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 7 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 58 |
| Forestry | 57 |
| Wildlife Management | 9 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 7 |
| Natural Resource Management | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,407 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,596 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 1,281 |
| Physical Sciences | 1,061 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 367 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 67 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
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