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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in Texas

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

43
Colleges
3,135
Graduates/yr
27
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Natural Resources & Conservation Programs in Texas

1
PublicBachelor's
Texas A & M University-College Station
College Station
837
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$9,003
In-State Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
282
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$8,935
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Tarleton State University
Stephenville
249
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$4,416
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
219
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$6,239
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Texas State University
San Marcos
195
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$8,606
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
183
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$7,842
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi
120
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$4,913
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Baylor University
Waco
108
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$54,844
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$27,102
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg
108
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$7,637
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Kingsville
78
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$5,137
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Texas A & M University-Commerce
Commerce
69
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$4,790
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Sul Ross State University
Alpine
57
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,419
In-State Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicMaster's
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
54
Graduates/yr
29%
Acceptance
$11,678
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
45
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$5,856
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicAssociate's
Austin Community College District
Austin
45
Graduates/yr
$2,010
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicBachelor's
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
42
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$9,206
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Edward's University
Austin
39
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$50,484
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$17,738
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicBachelor's
University of Houston
Houston
36
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$8,685
In-State Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southwestern University
Georgetown
33
Graduates/yr
39%
Acceptance
$50,558
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$22,667
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Trinity University
San Antonio
33
Graduates/yr
28%
Acceptance
$50,712
Tuition
82%
Grad Rate
$10,002
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicBachelor's
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
33
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$7,704
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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22
PublicBachelor's
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston
30
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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23
PublicAssociate's
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde
24
Graduates/yr
$3,240
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicBachelor's
West Texas A & M University
Canyon
24
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$6,372
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
21
Graduates/yr
43%
Acceptance
$57,130
Tuition
86%
Grad Rate
$28,156
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rice University
Houston
21
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$57,210
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$5,292
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Concordia University Texas
Austin
18
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$35,750
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$19,064
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Austin College
Sherman
18
Graduates/yr
47%
Acceptance
$45,878
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$18,488
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview
15
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$21,728
Tuition
19%
Grad Rate
$20,196
Net Price <$30K
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30
PublicBachelor's
Angelo State University
San Angelo
15
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$4,495
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock
15
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$26,678
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$21,473
Net Price <$30K
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
St. Mary's University
San Antonio
12
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$35,144
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$20,115
Net Price <$30K
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33
PublicAssociate's
Amarillo College
Amarillo
9
Graduates/yr
$1,128
In-State Tuition
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34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Abilene Christian University
Abilene
9
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$42,100
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$23,520
Net Price <$30K
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35
PublicBachelor's
Lamar University
Beaumont
9
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,228
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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36
PublicDoctoral
University of North Texas
Denton
6
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$8,319
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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37
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas
6
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$36,510
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$25,982
Net Price <$30K
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38
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
3
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$57,212
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$28,267
Net Price <$30K
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39
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio
3
Graduates/yr
$30,804
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$18,926
Net Price <$30K
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40
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio
3
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$33,700
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$18,307
Net Price <$30K
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41
PublicAssociate's
Central Texas College
Killeen
3
Graduates/yr
$3,900
In-State Tuition
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42
PublicDoctoral
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston
3
Graduates/yr
$9,429
In-State Tuition
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43
PublicAssociate's
Navarro College
Corsicana
3
Graduates/yr
$1,620
In-State Tuition
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Studying Natural Resources & Conservation in Texas

Texas has 43 accredited colleges offering natural resources & conservation programs, producing 3,135 graduates annually. Of these, 27 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Texas 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.