2026 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Nevada

Natural Resources & Conservation degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for natural resources & conservation students.

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• Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Nevada

Best Schools for Natural Resources & Conservation in Nevada

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall natural resources & conservation education in Nevada.

Top Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation

1

University Of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

97 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded

$36,366 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Nevada Reno this year for natural resources & conservation. This very large public university is located in the city of Reno. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 97 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural resources & conservation degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno generally make around $36,366. Students borrow a median of $14,421 to complete this degree. See the full natural resources & conservation program report for University Of Nevada Reno

2

Nevada State College
Henderson, NV

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded

$52,519 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Nevada State College one of the top schools for natural resources & conservation. Set in the rural area of Henderson, Nevada State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 natural resources & conservation degrees were awarded at Nevada State College in the most recent year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of Nevada State College earn a median of $52,519 early in their careers. Nevada State College graduates carry a median of $25,892 in student loans. See the full natural resources & conservation program report for Nevada State College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.