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2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate

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Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate

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In 2020-2021, 30,503 people earned their degree in natural resources and conservation, making the major the 25th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, natural resources and conservation graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $35,158 and had an average of $23,267 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 6,524 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,501 and $23,211 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 133 natural resources and conservation graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,087 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 22 colleges that offered a degree in natural resources and conservation. To top this list, a school must have a successful natural resources and conservation program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate”.

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s natural resources and conservation students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Georgia

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 17 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at UF

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Out of the 22 schools in the Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at NC State

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Virginia Tech

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Out of the 22 schools in the Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #5 spot on the list. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at Duke University

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 8 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Read more about Natural Resources & Conservation at UNC Chapel Hill

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. Mississippi State is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Mississippi State University

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at WVU

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full George Mason University Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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Southern University and A & M College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. Southern University and A & M College is a medium-sized public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 6 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Southern University and A & M College

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s natural resources and conservation students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Full University of Virginia Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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With a ranking of #13, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this medium-sized public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s natural resources and conservation students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Florida A&M University

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 3 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Auburn University

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s natural resources and conservation students in 2020-2021.

Full Jackson State Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #17. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Full North Carolina A & T State University Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at A-State

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 2 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at U Miami

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

With a ranking of #17, Clemson University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate list. Clemson University is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Clemson University

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Tennessee Technological University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Cookeville, Tennessee, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Tennessee Tech University Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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Florida Institute of Technology came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Natural Resources & Conservation Major in the Southeast Region for a Doctorate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Melbourne, Florida, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s natural resources and conservation degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Florida Institute of Technology

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