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Master’s Degrees in Natural Resource Management

997 Yearly Graduations
$45,074 Median Salary
$34,582 Median Debt
A master's degree in resource management is offered at 61 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 20% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 7.1% of resource management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Resource Management Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 997 people earned their master's degree in resource management. This makes it the 127th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in resource management at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,370
Master’s Degree 997
Graduate Certificate 275
Associate Degree 181
Basic Certificate 149
Undergraduate Certificate 41
Doctor’s Degree 26

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. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,824 to a high of $47,759.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in resource management is $34,582. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $40,481 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,628.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in resource management. About 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 386
Women 611
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The racial-ethnic distribution of resource management master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 39
Hispanic or Latino 93
White 690
International Students 71
Other Races/Ethnicities 75
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There are 61 colleges that offer a master’s degree in resource management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Denver

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

The most popular school in the United States for resource management students seekinga master's degree is University of Denver. 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 resource management from DU. Of these students, 66% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#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 resource management. 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 resource management from American Military University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

84 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. 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, 84 people received their master's degree in resource management from Colorado State. Of these students, 59% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Virginia Tech

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

The 4th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. 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 resource management from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 67% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
45 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon State University. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in resource management from Oregon State. About 69% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
44 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Miami comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in resource management from U Miami. Of these students, 71% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Idaho

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

University of Idaho is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. 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 resource management from U of I. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#8

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women

University of Rhode Island is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. 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 resource management from URI.

#9

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
17 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lipscomb University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in resource management from Lipscomb. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#9

University of Hawaii at Manoa

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

The 9th most popular school in the country for resource management 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 resource management from UH Manoa. Of these students, 83% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
16 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in resource management from UMCP. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#12

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
15 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montana State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,241 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in resource management from MSU Bozeman. Of these students, 71% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Duke University

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

Duke University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. 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 resource management from Duke. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
47% Women

North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. 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 resource management from North Dakota State University.

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
14 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Michigan State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in resource management. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in resource management from Michigan State.

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

Florida International University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. 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 resource management from FIU. Of these students, 90% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in resource management from USA.

#17

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
12 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in resource management from ASU - Skysong. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#19

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Lehigh University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. 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 resource management from Lehigh.

#19

Portland State University

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

Portland State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. 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 resource management from Portland State University. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Resource Management Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to resource management that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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