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Natural Resource Management Master's Degree

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.

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
Gender Diversity of Master's Degrees in Natural Resource Management

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%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Natural Resource Management Master's Degree Students

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.

There are 196 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Natural Resource Management. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

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.

#2

University of Denver

Denver, CO

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.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

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.

#10

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI

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.

#13

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

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.

#15

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

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.

#16

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

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.

#18

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

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.

#19

Minnesota North College

Hibbing, MN

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.

#20

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

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.

Natural Resource Management Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 1,626
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 362
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 355
Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 224
Environmental/Natural Resource Economics 184

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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