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2026 Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Wisconsin

9 Colleges in the United States
1,027 Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$38,821 Avg Early-Career Salary

Natural Resources & Conservation degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for natural resources & conservation students.

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Best Schools for Natural Resources & Conservation in Wisconsin

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 resources & conservation degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Natural Resources & Conservation

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in natural resources & conservation. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 432 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $41,040 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full natural resources & conservation details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Wisconsin Platteville came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best natural resources & conservation schools. Located in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Platteville in the most recent data year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn a median of $56,998 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,677. See the full natural resources & conservation program report for University Of Wisconsin Platteville

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in natural resources & conservation, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. About 54% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 19 natural resources & conservation degrees in the most recent data year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $50,590 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. Read more about the natural resources & conservation program at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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Fox Valley Technical College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best natural resources & conservation schools. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 24 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $32,996 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,846 to complete this degree. Read more about the natural resources & conservation program at Fox Valley Technical College

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

A rank of #5 makes Lawrence University one of the top schools for natural resources & conservation. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Appleton. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 16 natural resources & conservation degrees were awarded at Lawrence University in the most recent year. Typical student debt for the program is $15,699. More information about a degree in natural resources & conservation from Lawrence University

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater placed #6 among the best natural resources & conservation schools. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public school located in the town of Whitewater. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 31 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent data year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $35,693 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,507 to complete this degree. Read more about the natural resources & conservation program at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #7 among the best natural resources & conservation schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Stevens Point. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point awarded about 298 natural resources & conservation degrees in the most recent data year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn a median of $40,716 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,352 to complete this degree. See the full natural resources & conservation program report for University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best natural resources & conservation schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of River Falls. About 57% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin River Falls awarded about 29 natural resources & conservation degrees in the most recent data year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $33,408 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,163 to complete this degree. Read more about the natural resources & conservation program at University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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University Of Wisconsin Parkside came in at #9 for natural resources & conservation this year. Set in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. There were roughly 16 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Parkside in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural resources & conservation degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Parkside generally make around $40,365. Students borrow a median of $24,485 to complete this degree. Get the full natural resources & conservation details for University Of Wisconsin Parkside

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University Of Wisconsin Green Bay landed the #10 spot for natural resources & conservation this year. Located in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay awarded about 30 natural resources & conservation degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the natural resources & conservation program make about $40,099 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,202 to complete this degree. See the full natural resources & conservation program report for University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned the #11 position for natural resources & conservation this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 71 natural resources & conservation degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Graduates of the natural resources & conservation program make about $42,825 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Read more about the natural resources & conservation program at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College earned the #12 position for natural resources & conservation this year. Set in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with this degree at Carthage College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their natural resources & conservation degree from Carthage College earn around $25,553 in the first couple years of their career. Carthage College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full natural resources & conservation program report for Carthage College

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Northland College
Ashland, WI

Northland College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best natural resources & conservation schools. Northland College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 31 natural resources & conservation degrees were awarded at Northland College in the most recent year. Natural Resources & Conservation graduates of Northland College earn a median of $25,563 early in their careers. Northland College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full natural resources & conservation program report for Northland College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 28 schools evaluated.

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