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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in Oregon

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

16
Colleges
2,265
Graduates/yr
10
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Natural Resources & Conservation Programs in Oregon

1
PublicBachelor's
Oregon State University
Corvallis
1,170
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$11,145
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Oregon
Eugene
378
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$12,240
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Portland State University
Portland
189
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,694
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Portland
Portland
81
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$54,400
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,011
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lewis & Clark College
Portland
75
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$61,916
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$19,576
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
75
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$9,675
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham
63
Graduates/yr
$4,392
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Willamette University
Salem
48
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$48,000
Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
$22,047
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Pacific University
Forest Grove
48
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$53,174
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$24,772
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Reed College
Portland
42
Graduates/yr
27%
Acceptance
$66,710
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$15,460
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicAssociate's
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario
24
Graduates/yr
$4,740
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicBachelor's
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls
24
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$10,492
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Linfield University
McMinnville
18
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$49,810
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$22,843
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicAssociate's
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany
15
Graduates/yr
$5,817
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay
9
Graduates/yr
$4,650
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Central Oregon Community College
Bend
6
Graduates/yr
$6,012
In-State Tuition
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Studying Natural Resources & Conservation in Oregon

Oregon has 16 accredited colleges offering natural resources & conservation programs, producing 2,265 graduates annually. Of these, 10 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Oregon 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.