Natural Resource Management Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Natural Resource Management is offered at 149 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Natural Resource Management. This degree is more popular with female students, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.8% of Natural Resource Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Natural Resource Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,090 people earned theirNatural 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 (this page) | 1,439 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Natural Resource Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Natural Resource Management of $52,434 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Natural Resource Management majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Natural Resource Management. About 61.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 382 |
| Women | 600 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Natural Resource Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 620 | 63.1% |
| Asian | 21 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 136 | 13.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Natural Resource Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 196 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Oregon State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their master'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 Denver comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. This school awarded 185 master's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master'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.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 138 master'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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 79 master'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 Rhode Island comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. This school awarded 68 master's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 62 master'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 is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 60 master'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.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Natural Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Natural Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. This school awarded 43 master'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.
Minnesota North College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Natural Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hocking College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master'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 master’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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