Master’s Degrees in Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Featured Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy 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 Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy 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 Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 680 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 | 680 |
| Graduate Certificate | 164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
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 59.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 276 |
| Women | 404 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources management and policy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 477 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Most Popular Natural Resources Management and Policy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in natural resources management and policy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $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 natural resources management and policy from DU. Of these students, 69% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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 natural resources management and policy from American Military University. Of these students, 43% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,698 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 natural resources management and policy from Virginia Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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 $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, 30 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Oregon State. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 $6,540 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 natural resources management and policy from U of I. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 $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, 22 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Colorado State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were 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 $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 natural resources management and policy from URI. About 54% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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 $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 natural resources management and policy from Duke. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Michigan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,694 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 natural resources management and policy from Portland State University. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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 natural resources management and policy from Lehigh. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $6,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,788 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. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
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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.
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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.
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