Master’s Degrees in Natural Resource Management
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Education Levels of Resource Management Majors
In 2020-2021, 826 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 | 826 |
| Graduate Certificate | 228 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
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.
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 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 315 |
| Women | 511 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of resource management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 525 |
| International Students | 52 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 101 |
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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The resource management program at University of Denver awarded 137 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 111 people received their master's degree in resource management from American Military University. About 59% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their master's degree in resource management from Colorado State. About 69% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at Virginia Tech. About 56% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their master's degree in resource management from Oregon State. Of these students, 69% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in resource management from U Miami. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in resource management from U of I. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were 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 $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. The resource management program at University of Rhode Island awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $33,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in resource management from Lipscomb. Of these students, 47% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in resource management from UH Manoa. Of these students, 82% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at UMCP. About 44% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at MSU Bozeman. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The resource management program at Duke University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in resource management from North Dakota State University. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The resource management program at Michigan State University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in resource management from FIU. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at USA. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. The resource management program at Lehigh University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in resource management from Portland State University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to resource management that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,136 |
| Forestry | 302 |
| Wildlife Management | 200 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 41 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 16 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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