2026 Natural Resources & Environment Rankings

Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment

Data-driven rankings of 733 colleges excelling in Natural Resources & Environment programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Natural Resources & Environment.
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Top Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment

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#1

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.6 / 100
94.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
10 programs
99%
Retention
97%
96%

University of California-Berkeley is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 45,882 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Durham, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94 / 100
94
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
4 programs
89%
Retention
96%
94%

Duke University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 17,499 students with in-state tuition of $63,450 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.3 / 100
91.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
84%
Program Depth
6 programs
95%
Retention
95%
92%

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 51,044 students with in-state tuition of $9,644 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.2 / 100
91.2
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
84%
Program Depth
7 programs
96%
Retention
93%
89%

University of California-Davis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,065 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.3 / 100
90.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
10 programs
99%
Retention
92%
87%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,857 students with in-state tuition of $12,698 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.1 / 100
89.1
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
83%
Program Depth
7 programs
96%
Retention
93%
89%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,464 students with in-state tuition of $6,535 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Burlington, VT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.9 / 100
88.9
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
96%
Program Depth
5 programs
93%
Retention
88%
77%

University of Vermont is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,476 students with in-state tuition of $16,280 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

New Haven, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.9 / 100
88.9
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
99%
99%

Yale University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,564 students with in-state tuition of $64,700 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Waterville, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88 / 100
88
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
80%
Retention
91%
84%

Colby College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,412 students with in-state tuition of $63,790 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Syracuse, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.5 / 100
87.5
Field Productivity
7.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
10 programs
99%
Retention
85%
69%

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,757 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 8% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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