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2026 Best Natural Resource Economics Schools in the Far Western Region

1 Colleges in the United States
21 Natural Resource Economics Degrees Awarded
$48,349 Avg Early-Career Salary

Natural Resource Economics 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.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best natural resource economics schools.

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Best Schools for Natural Resource Economics in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the natural resource economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Natural Resource Economics

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Leading the list is Oregon State University, our #1 school for natural resource economics. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 natural resource economics students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their natural resource economics degree from Oregon State University earn around $48,349 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $34,429. More information about a degree in natural resource economics from Oregon State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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