by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for natural resources & conservation students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 535 master's degrees in natural resources & conservation during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The natural resources & conservation master'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 schools for natural resources & conservation students working on their master's degree.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in natural resources & conservation.
It is hard to beat University of Denver if you want to pursue a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Denver
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Colorado State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fort Collins.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
It is difficult to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you wish to pursue a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. CU - Boulder is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Boulder.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Colorado Boulder
It is difficult to beat University of Idaho if you wish to pursue a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. U of I is a large public university located in the distant town of Moscow.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Idaho
Located in the city of Logan, USU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Utah State University
UW is a large public university located in the town of Laramie.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Wyoming
Located in the city of Missoula, UM is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from The University of Montana
Western is a small public university located in the remote town of Gunnison.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Western Colorado University
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 262 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 242 |
| Wildlife Management | 20 |
| Forestry | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,650 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 577 |
| Physical Sciences | 319 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 256 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 227 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 144 |
| Engineering Technologies | 87 |
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