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2024 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Indiana

5 Colleges in Indiana
449 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$39,197 Avg Early-Career Salary
Natural Resources & Conservation degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #25 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in Indiana to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of natural resources & conservation. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 449 degrees in natural resources & conservation during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Natural Resources & Conservation School

Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Indiana Your choice of natural resources & conservation school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Natural Resources & Conservation School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation
Bachelor's Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation
Master's Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation
Doctor's Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation

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 Schools in Indiana list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Natural Resources & Conservation in Indiana

The schools below may not offer all types of natural resources & conservation degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Indiana Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$40,857 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in natural resources & conservation needs to check out Indiana University - Bloomington. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.

There were about 107 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, natural resources & conservation degree recipients typically make an average of $40,857 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
8.1% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in natural resources & conservation needs to take a look at Purdue University - Main Campus. Purdue is a very large public university located in the city of West Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were approximately 124 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the natural resources & conservation program report average early career wages of $32,076.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Ball State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 33 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural resources & conservation degree recipients usually earn an average of $36,766 in their early careers.

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$30,673 Median Starting Salary

Vincennes University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in natural resources & conservation. Vincennes University is a large public university located in the remote town of Vincennes. This university ranks 14th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 31 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, natural resources & conservation degree recipients usually make around $30,673 in the first five years of their career.

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.More information about a degree in natural resources & conservation from Purdue University Global

Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 38 955
Ohio 38 875
Illinois 38 557
Wisconsin 37 930

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Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 366
Forestry 43
Fisheries Sciences 40

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