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2024 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Maine

2 Colleges in Maine
54 Master's Degrees
$56,086 Avg Early-Career Salary
You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a Master's Degree in natural resources & conservation. It is ranked #23 out of 37 major degree programs in terms of popularity. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Maine to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of natural resources & conservation. Combined, these schools handed out 54 master's degrees in natural resources & conservation to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for natural resources & conservation students working on their master's degree.

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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 Master's Degree Schools in Maine.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Natural Resources & Conservation in Maine

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in natural resources & conservation.

Top Maine Schools for a Master's in Natural Resources & Conservation

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Unity College
New Gloucester, ME
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation needs to look into Unity College. Unity is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of New Gloucester.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Unity College

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

University of Maine is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Maine

Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 34 282
Rhode Island 32 20
Connecticut 30 134
New Hampshire 27 71
Vermont 25 17

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Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 27
Forestry 13
Natural Resource Management 7
Fisheries Sciences 4
Wildlife Management 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 26
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 19
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 16
Architecture & Related Services 9
Physical Sciences 8
Mathematics & Statistics 5

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