2027 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in District of Columbia

Natural Resources & Conservation is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for natural resources & conservation students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in District of Columbia

Best Schools for Natural Resources & Conservation in District of Columbia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall natural resources & conservation education in District of Columbia.

Top Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation

1

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

47 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded

$51,201 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is George Washington University, our #1 school for natural resources & conservation. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 47 natural resources & conservation degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $51,201 early in their careers. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full natural resources & conservation program report for George Washington University

2

American University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

109 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded

$60,156 Median Starting Salary

American University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in natural resources & conservation, landing the #2 spot this year. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 76% of students finish within six years. American University awarded about 109 natural resources & conservation degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the natural resources & conservation program make about $60,156 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,905. More information about a degree in natural resources & conservation from American University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.