Best institutions to study Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Any instructional program in natural resources conservation and research not listed above.
20 U.S. institutions graduated 232 Natural Resources Conservation and Research students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 03.0199, a specialization of Natural Resources Conservation and Research (CIP 03.01).
About Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs
Any instructional program in natural resources conservation and research not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Natural Resources Conservation and Research program focuses on the study and management of natural resources, preparing students for various roles in conservation and environmental stewardship. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about sustainability and the protection of ecosystems, offering a comprehensive understanding of conservation practices and research methodologies.
Students in this program will gain knowledge in environmental conservation techniques, research strategies, and the principles of resource management. Coursework may include topics such as environmental reclamation and sustainable practices, equipping graduates with the skills necessary to address contemporary environmental challenges.
Credentials awarded
What Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Master's degree132 graduates / yr · 13 institutions57%
- Bachelor's degree75 graduates / yr · 7 institutions32%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship21 graduates / yr · 5 institutions9.1%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate2 graduates / yr · 2 institutions0.9%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year2 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.9%
Graduates over time
Natural Resources Conservation and Research completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 135 |
| 2013 | 111 |
| 2014 | 181 |
| 2015 | 166 |
| 2016 | 162 |
| 2017 | 201 |
| 2018 | 258 |
| 2019 | 241 |
| 2020 | 226 |
| 2021 | 231 |
| 2022 | 252 |
| 2023 | 254 |
| 2024 | 242 |
| 2025 | 232 |
Top 20 institutions for Natural Resources Conservation and Research, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sDoctoral | 38 | 92% | $12,032 | — |
| 2 | University of California - Berkeley Berkeley, CAPublicBachelor'sDoctoral | 28 | 93% | — | $47,338 |
| 3 | University of Idaho Moscow, IDPublicMaster'sDoctoralAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 28 | 57% | — | $31,028 |
| 4 | St Lawrence University Canton, NYPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 23 | 79% | $24,100 | $33,270 |
| 5 | Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FLPublicBachelor's | 18 | 39% | — | — |
| 6 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MNPublicMaster'sDoctoral | 15 | 85% | — | $33,132 |
| 7 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WAPublicMaster's | 13 | 54% | — | $29,725 |
| 8 | University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VIPublicMaster's | 13 | 28% | — | — |
| 9 | University of Delaware Newark, DEPublicMaster'sBachelor's | 11 | 81% | — | $38,908 |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Pomona, CAPublicMaster's | 10 | 68% | — | — |
| 11 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NYPublicMaster's | 7 | 59% | — | $28,447 |
| 12 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LAPublicMaster's | 6 | 53% | — | — |
| 13 | The University of Montana - Western Dillon, MTPublicBachelor's | 6 | 51% | — | — |
| 14 | University of Washington - Seattle Campus Seattle, WAPublicMaster's | 5 | 85% | — | $35,867 |
| 15 | University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Green Bay, WIPublicMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 3 | 48% | — | $32,205 |
| 16 | Delaware State University Dover, DEPublicMaster's | 2 | 39% | — | — |
| 17 | Colby College Waterville, MEPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 2 | 89% | $15,696 | $28,216 |
| 18 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NYPublicMaster'sDoctoral | 2 | 66% | — | — |
| 19 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZPublicPost-degree cert. | 1 | 68% | — | $40,476 |
| 20 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 58% | $23,054 | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Natural Resources Conservation and Research field (CIP 03.01) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 14 states
Where Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates come from. Each state links to all Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | 76 | Stanford University38 / yr |
| New York | 3 | 32 | St Lawrence University23 / yr |
| Idaho | 1 | 28 | University of Idaho28 / yr |
| Washington | 2 | 18 | Central Washington University13 / yr |
| Florida | 1 | 18 | Broward College18 / yr |
| Minnesota | 1 | 15 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities15 / yr |
| Delaware | 2 | 13 | University of Delaware11 / yr |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | 13 | University of the Virgin Islands13 / yr |
| Louisiana | 1 | 6 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette6 / yr |
| Montana | 1 | 6 | The University of Montana - Western6 / yr |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 3 | University of Wisconsin - Green Bay3 / yr |
| Maine | 1 | 2 | Colby College2 / yr |
| Arizona | 1 | 1 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion1 / yr |
| Iowa | 1 | 1 | Mount Mercy University1 / yr |
Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research specializations
The 3 other 6-digit CIP codes under Natural Resources Conservation and Research (CIP 03.01).
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctor's degree, or a Postbaccalaureate certificate.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 20 colleges in the U.S. offering this program.
What is the typical number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 232 students graduate each year from this program.
What kind of jobs can I get with this degree?+
Graduates can pursue careers in environmental conservation and research, though specific job titles vary.
What is the CIP code for Natural Resources Conservation and Research?+
Natural Resources Conservation and Research is CIP 03.0199 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Natural Resources Conservation and Research (CIP 03.01). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in natural resources conservation and research not listed above.
How many institutions offer Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs?+
20 U.S. institutions reported Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 14 states, awarding 232 credentials in the year. That is 1.0% of all Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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