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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in Illinois

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

32

Colleges

1,611

Graduates/yr

10

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Natural Resources & Conservation Programs in Illinois

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Loyola University Chicago

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Northern Illinois University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Chicago

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

DePaul University

Net Price <$30K

University of Illinois Springfield

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Northwestern University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lake Forest College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Augustana College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Illinois State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

North Central College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lewis University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Aurora University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Elmhurst University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Northeastern Illinois University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

McKendree University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Olivet Nazarene University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Millikin University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Illinois College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Illinois Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wheaton College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Lewis and Clark Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Principia College

PublicAssociate's

Southeastern Illinois College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Monmouth College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bradley University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Shawnee Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

North Park University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Natural Resources & Conservation in Illinois

Illinois has 32 accredited colleges offering natural resources & conservation programs, producing 1,611 graduates annually. Of these, 10 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Illinois 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.