Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in New York

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in New York

7 Colleges
$33,130 Avg Salary
$21,115 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation School for You

In 2020-2021, 234 degrees and certificates were awarded to natural resources and conservation students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #29 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in New York

Check out the natural resources and conservation programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top New York Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation

Our analysis found Columbia University in the City of New York to be the best school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Columbia University in the City of New York

#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cornell University is a great place for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Natural Resources & Conservation at Cornell University Report

Out of the 7 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, ESF is a public college with a small student population.

Read More…

#4

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Oneonta. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in New York list. SUNY Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Oneonta.

Read More…

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Stony Brook University is a great place for natural resources and conservation students. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at Stony Brook University

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best natural resources and conservation programs. Binghamton University is a large public school located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.

Full Natural Resources & Conservation at Binghamton University Report

#7

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY

SUNY Plattsburgh came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Plattsburgh is a small public school located in the distant town of Plattsburgh.

Read full report on Natural Resources & Conservation at SUNY Plattsburgh

Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 170
Maryland 31
New Jersey 36
District of Columbia 61
Delaware 14

Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 3,724
Natural Resource Management 1,073
Forestry 486
Wildlife Management 323
Fisheries Sciences 106
Natural Resources Conservation (Other) 32

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Computer & Information Sciences 60,971
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Physical Sciences 12,705

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Lynn Betts.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.