Master’s Degrees in Natural Resource Management
Featured Natural Resource Management Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Natural Resource Management Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Resource Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,046 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 | 1,046 |
| Graduate Certificate | 295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Resource Management Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in resource management is $54,608. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,566 to a high of $65,536.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for resource management students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in resource management. About 61.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 404 |
| Women | 642 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of resource management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 706 |
| International Students | 91 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 103 |
Most Popular Resource Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 61 colleges that offer a master’s degree in resource management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in resource management from DU. Of these students, 69% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at University of Denver make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 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, 43% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at American Public University System make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 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 71% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado State University - Fort Collins resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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 $11,145 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at Oregon State University make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 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. Of these students, 70% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Miami resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 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. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. University of Idaho resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in resource management from URI. About 54% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that URI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in resource management from Lipscomb. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Lipscomb University resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in resource management from UMCP. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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 $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 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. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Montana State University resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Michigan State University resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in resource management from Duke. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at Duke University make a median salary of 54,608.
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. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that North Dakota State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
University of South Alabama is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in resource management from USA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that USA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 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. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at Portland State University make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in resource management from Lehigh. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Lehigh graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,728 |
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| Wildlife Management | 228 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 42 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 26 |
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*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.
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