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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in West Virginia

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

8
Colleges
504
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Natural Resources & Conservation Programs in West Virginia

1
PublicBachelor's
West Virginia University
Morgantown
348
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$9,648
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown
48
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$6,288
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Glenville State University
Glenville
36
Graduates/yr
$8,352
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Marshall University
Huntington
36
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$7,372
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicAssociate's
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser
15
Graduates/yr
$5,040
In-State Tuition
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
9
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$32,166
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$14,995
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethany College
Bethany
6
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$31,920
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$10,376
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins
6
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$30,360
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$18,848
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Natural Resources & Conservation in West Virginia

West Virginia has 8 accredited colleges offering natural resources & conservation programs, producing 504 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for West Virginia 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.