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2026 Best Value Natural Resources Conservation (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$25,364 Avg Student Debt
$55,086 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Natural Resources Conservation (Other) Bachelor's Degree Badge [Natural Resources Conservation (Other)](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/other-natural-resources-conservation/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong natural resources conservation (other) education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value natural resources conservation (other) schools.

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2026 Best Value Natural Resources Conservation (Other) Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in natural resources conservation (other), balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Natural Resources Conservation (Other) Schools

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Our analysis ranked Kansas State University the best value for a degree in natural resources conservation (other) in the United States. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for natural resources conservation (other) graduates is $23,979. Natural Resources Conservation (Other) graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $39,705 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,979 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Northland College crest
Northland College
Ashland, WI

Northland College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in natural resources conservation (other), landing the #2 spot this year. Northland College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,403. Natural Resources Conservation (Other) graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. Natural Resources Conservation (Other) graduates of Northland College earn a median of $25,052 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northland College admits about 75% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes Pennsylvania State University Main Campus one of the best values for natural resources conservation (other). Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,435. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

Other Natural Resources Conservation (Other) Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Natural Resources Conservation (Other) rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Natural Resources Conservation (Other)
Associate's Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation (Other)
Master's Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation (Other)
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 20 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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