Natural Resource Management Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Natural Resource Management is offered at 149 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Natural Resource Management. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 38.9% of Natural Resource Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Natural Resource Management Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,090 degrees were awarded toNatural Resource Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Natural Resource Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 56 |
| Associate’s Degree | 183 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,379 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,439 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 18 |
Earnings of Natural Resource Management Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Natural Resource Management of $52,434 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,496 |
| 4 years | $52,434 |
| 5 years | $59,221 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Natural Resource Management students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Natural Resource Management. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Natural Resource Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 38.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 7 | 38.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 38.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Natural Resource Management Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 196 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Natural Resource Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Natural Resource Management students seeking a doctor's degree is Oregon State University. This school awarded 227 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. This school awarded 185 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 166 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. This school awarded 148 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. This school awarded 138 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 79 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota North College is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hocking College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Natural Resource Management that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 23,853 |
| Forestry | 2,460 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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