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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in New Mexico

8 accredited institutions in New Mexico offering natural resources & conservation programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8
Colleges
237
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Natural Resources & Conservation Programs in New Mexico

1
PublicBachelor's
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces
96
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$6,283
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Western New Mexico University
Silver City
39
Graduates/yr
$4,914
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas
30
Graduates/yr
$4,888
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
21
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$6,803
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales
18
Graduates/yr
55%
Acceptance
$4,194
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Albuquerque
12
Graduates/yr
$0
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicBachelor's
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint
12
Graduates/yr
$1,800
In-State Tuition
11%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Northern New Mexico College
Espanola
9
Graduates/yr
$5,064
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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Studying Natural Resources & Conservation in New Mexico

New Mexico has 8 accredited colleges offering natural resources & conservation programs, producing 237 graduates annually. Of these, 8 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for New Mexico residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.