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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in Tennessee

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

11
Colleges
807
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Natural Resources & Conservation Programs in Tennessee

1
PublicBachelor's
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
207
Graduates/yr
46%
Acceptance
$11,332
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
168
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$8,764
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
129
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$8,232
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
78
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$8,546
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
The University of the South
Sewanee
57
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$53,418
Tuition
82%
Grad Rate
$11,650
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rhodes College
Memphis
54
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$54,082
Tuition
82%
Grad Rate
$11,115
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Lipscomb University
Nashville
45
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$35,848
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$22,112
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Maryville College
Maryville
27
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$37,618
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$15,645
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tusculum University
Greeneville
18
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$27,500
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$18,552
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicMaster's
Tennessee State University
Nashville
12
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,320
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Belmont University
Nashville
12
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$39,400
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$20,702
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Natural Resources & Conservation in Tennessee

Tennessee has 11 accredited colleges offering natural resources & conservation programs, producing 807 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Tennessee 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.