2026 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Wyoming

Natural Resources & Conservation programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 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 Wyoming

Best Schools for Natural Resources & Conservation in Wyoming

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

Top Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation

1

University Of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

55 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded

$40,142 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Wyoming this year for natural resources & conservation. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public university. University Of Wyoming graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 55 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wyoming in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural resources & conservation degree recipients from University Of Wyoming generally make around $40,142. University Of Wyoming graduates carry a median of $18,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in natural resources & conservation from University Of Wyoming

2

Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded

$65,164 Median Starting Salary

Central Wyoming College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in natural resources & conservation, ranking #2. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Riverton. About 24 natural resources & conservation degrees were awarded at Central Wyoming College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, natural resources & conservation degree recipients from Central Wyoming College generally make around $65,164. Students borrow a median of $12,820 to complete this degree. Read more about the natural resources & conservation program at Central Wyoming College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 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.