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Master’s Degrees in Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

659 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in natural resources management and policy is offered at 34 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of natural resources management and policy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 659 people earned their master's degree in natural resources management and policy. This makes it the 222nd most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural resources management and policy at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 659
Graduate Certificate 175
Doctor’s Degree 13

Earnings of Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for natural resources management and policy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for natural resources management and policy majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in natural resources management and policy. About 61.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 252
Women 407
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The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources management and policy master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 21
Black or African American 30
Hispanic or Latino 61
White 469
International Students 19
Other Races/Ethnicities 59
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There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in natural resources management and policy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
137 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Denver tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from DU. About 66% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
111 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from American Military University. Of these students, 45% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
72 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Virginia Tech. About 67% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
30 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Oregon State. Of these students, 76% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
25 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Idaho is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from U of I. Of these students, 59% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

22 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Colorado State. About 68% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women

University of Rhode Island is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from URI.

#8

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
17 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 natural resources management and policy from UH Manoa. About 83% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Duke. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
47% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Dakota State University - Main Campus. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. 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 natural resources management and policy from North Dakota State University.

13 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources management and policy. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from FIU. About 90% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Michigan State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Michigan State.

#13

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Portland State University. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Lehigh University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Lehigh.

#15

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from NC State. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
9 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Central University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources management and policy. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,001 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,555 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from ECU. Of these students, 38% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
7 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from UC Santa Cruz. About 67% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
4 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Connecticut comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from UCONN. About 47% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resources management and policy that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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