Ranking
Best Natural Resources Conservation and Research Colleges in West Virginia 2026
Marshall University leads this ROI ranking with a A value grade and a 15.45 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 7 colleges here by earnings against net price.
7 West Virginia colleges offering Natural Resources Conservation and Research, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 7
- Cheapest net price
- $7,502
- Top earnings 10y
- $55,939
- Public / Private
- 4 / 2
Marshall University
A- ROI score
- 15.45
- Net price
- $7,502
- Earnings 10y
- $46,354
- Acceptance
- 95.7%
American Public University System
A- ROI score
- 11.57
- Net price
- $9,597
- Earnings 10y
- $44,409
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Shepherd University
A- ROI score
- 10.86
- Net price
- $11,363
- Earnings 10y
- $49,358
- Acceptance
- 96.8%
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
B- ROI score
- 9.77
- Net price
- $8,095
- Earnings 10y
- $31,636
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
West Virginia University
B- ROI score
- 8.95
- Net price
- $15,634
- Earnings 10y
- $55,939
- Acceptance
- 89%
West Virginia Wesleyan College
C- ROI score
- 7.13
- Net price
- $18,083
- Earnings 10y
- $51,593
- Acceptance
- 93.3%
Davis & Elkins College
C- ROI score
- 5.94
- Net price
- $18,273
- Earnings 10y
- $43,411
- Acceptance
- 94.3%
How we picked this list
This list starts with West Virginia schools with positive Natural Resources Conservation and Research program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 9.95 (4 public, 2 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Marshall University in Huntington, WV tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many West Virginia colleges are in this list?
7 West Virginia colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.