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2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

31 Ranked Colleges
983 Degrees Awarded
$28,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 30,341 people earned their degree in natural resources and conservation, making the major the 26th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, natural resources and conservation graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,196 and had an average of $25,077 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 6,355 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,049 and $23,759 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 983 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 31 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in natural resources and conservation. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality natural resources and conservation programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the natural resources and conservation program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 70 degrees to qualified masters’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree natural resources & conservation students whose families make $75-$110k list, UF has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#2

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 153 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, and it awarded 84 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree natural resources & conservation students whose families make $75-$110k list, American Military University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Public University System are $7,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 53 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
#21 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Pensacola, Florida, and it awarded 15 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UWF also made our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at The University of West Florida

#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

With a ranking of #7, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, this fairly large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 49 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree natural resources & conservation students whose families make $75-$110k list, NC State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 34 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #7 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USF Tampa Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 92 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree natural resources & conservation students whose families make $75-$110k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Full Virginia Tech Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#12

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualified masters’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #5 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Fort Myers, Florida, and it awarded 17 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

FGCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Emory University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676.

Full Emory University Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#25 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this fairly large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s natural resources and conservation students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Chattanooga, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#17

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #17. ATU is a public institution located in Russellville, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at ATU are $12,087, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly large school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 2 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette also made our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865.

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#19

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#12 in overall quality

Mississippi State University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mississippi State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950.

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#20

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Clemson University is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 28 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246.

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#21

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 9 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

Full University of Kentucky Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#22

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. GMU is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 22 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full George Mason University Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#11 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn University Natural Resources & Conservation Report

#16 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Natural Resources & Conservation Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UT Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 10 masters’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree natural resources & conservation students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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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%.

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  • *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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