Associate Degrees in Natural Resource Management
Education Levels of Resource Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 172 people earned their associate degree in resource management. This earns it the #156 spot on the list of the most popular associate 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,427 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,046 |
| Graduate Certificate | 295 |
| Associate Degree | 172 |
| Basic Certificate | 150 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 35 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Resource Management Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in resource management is $27,817. 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 $27,817 to a high of $27,817.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in resource management is $17,592. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,592 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,592.
The median monthly payment of a resource management graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $209.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in resource management. About 56.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 97 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of resource management associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 156 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Resource Management Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer an associate degree in resource management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Hocking College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for resource management majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in resource management from Hocking Technical College. Of these students, 41% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Hocking College resource management graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,817.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ogeechee Technical College. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in resource management from Ogeechee Technical College. Those who complete their associate degree in resource management at Ogeechee Technical College make a median salary of 27,817.
Pikes Peak Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in resource management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in resource management from PPCC. Those who complete their associate degree in resource management at Pikes Peak Community College make a median salary of 27,817.
The 4th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hawkeye Community College. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in resource management from Hawkeye Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in resource management at Hawkeye Community College make a median salary of 27,817.
The 5th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in resource management from GRC. About 30% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in resource management at Green River College make a median salary of 27,817.
Central Carolina Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in resource management. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in resource management from Central Carolina. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Central Carolina graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,817.
Northwest College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in resource management. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in resource management from Northwest Community College. Data shows that Northwest Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,817.
Southern Regional Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in resource management. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in resource management from Southwest Georgia Technical College. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern Regional Technical College resource management graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,817.
Spokane Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in resource management. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in resource management from Spokane Community College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in resource management at Spokane Community College make a median salary of 27,817.
The 9th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Morrisville State College. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in resource management from Morrisville State College. Those who complete their associate degree in resource management at Morrisville State College make a median salary of 27,817.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in resource management. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in resource management from Central Lakes College. Data shows that Central Lakes College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,817.
Finger Lakes Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in resource management. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in resource management from Finger Lakes Community College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Finger Lakes Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,817.
Colorado Mountain College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in resource management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in resource management from Colorado Mountain College. Those who complete their associate degree in resource management at Colorado Mountain College make a median salary of 27,817.
The 15th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northwestern Michigan College. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in resource management from NMC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in resource management at Northwestern Michigan College make a median salary of 27,817.
Red Rocks Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in resource management. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,278 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in resource management from Red Rocks Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in resource management at Red Rocks Community College make a median salary of 27,817.
The 16th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Holmes Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in resource management from Holmes Community College. Data shows that Holmes Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,817.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to resource management that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 926 |
| Forestry | 405 |
| Wildlife Management | 210 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 41 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 4 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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