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Master’s Degrees in Natural Resource Management

997 Yearly Graduations
$45,074 Median Salary
$34,582 Median Debt
There are 61 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in resource management. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.1% of resource management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Resource Management Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 997 people earned their master's degree in resource management. This earns it the #127 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in resource management at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 997
Graduate Certificate 275
Doctor’s Degree 26

Earnings of Resource Management Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in resource management is $45,074. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,824 and the high is $47,759.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in resource management is $34,582. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $40,481 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,628.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in resource management. About 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 386
Women 611
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The racial-ethnic distribution of resource management master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 39
Hispanic or Latino 93
White 690
International Students 71
Other Races/Ethnicities 75
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There are 61 colleges that offer a master’s degree in resource management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
137 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Denver tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in resource management from DU. About 66% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
111 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in resource management from American Military University. Of these students, 45% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

84 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in resource management from Colorado State. About 59% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
72 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in resource management from Virginia Tech. About 67% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
45 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in resource management from Oregon State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
44 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in resource management from U Miami. About 71% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
25 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Idaho comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in resource management from U of I. Of these students, 59% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women

University of Rhode Island comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in resource management from URI.

#9

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
17 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lipscomb University. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in resource management from Lipscomb. Of these students, 71% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
17 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in resource management from UH Manoa. About 83% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
16 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in resource management from UMCP. Of these students, 36% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
15 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montana State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,241 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in resource management from MSU Bozeman. About 71% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duke University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in resource management from Duke. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
47% Women

North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in resource management from North Dakota State University.

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
14 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in resource management from Michigan State.

13 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in resource management from FIU. About 90% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of South Alabama is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in resource management from USA.

#17

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
12 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in resource management from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 70% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Lehigh University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in resource management from Lehigh.

#19

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in resource management from Portland State University. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Resource Management Focus Areas

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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