Bachelor’s Degrees in Natural Resource Management
Education Levels of Resource Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,427 people earned their bachelor's degree in resource management. This makes it the 149th most popular bachelor'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 | 1,427 |
| 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in resource management is $37,946. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,773 and the high is $41,684.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in resource management is $18,792. 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, $22,835 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,785.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $224.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in resource management. About 51.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 741 |
| Women | 686 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of resource management bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 1,120 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 102 |
Most Popular Resource Management Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in resource management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Oregon State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for resource management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Oregon State. About 56% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Oregon State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,946.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in resource management. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 60% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo resource management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,946.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Ohio State. About 46% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in resource management at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 37,946.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Colorado State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in resource management at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 37,946.
The 5th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,389 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from UW - Stevens Point. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in resource management at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point make a median salary of 37,946.
The 6th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Each year, around 2,100 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 $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from ESF. About 20% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry resource management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,946.
Unity College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in resource management. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Unity. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in resource management at Unity College make a median salary of 37,946.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Paul Smith's College. About 23% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Paul Smith's College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,946.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Louisiana State University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in resource management at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College make a median salary of 37,946.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in resource management. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. 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, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from UH Manoa. About 75% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in resource management at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 37,946.
The University of Tennessee - Martin is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in resource management. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,584 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from UT Martin. About 35% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Tennessee - Martin resource management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,946.
University of Rhode Island is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in resource management. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from URI. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that URI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,946.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 74% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,946.
St Petersburg College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in resource management. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from SPC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. St Petersburg College resource management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,946.
The 14th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Loyola Chicago. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Loyola University Chicago resource management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,946.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in resource management. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from North Dakota State University. North Dakota State University - Main Campus resource management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,946.
West Virginia University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from WVU. West Virginia University resource management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,946.
Auburn University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in resource management. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Auburn. Of these students, 24% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,946.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in resource management. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,969 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from SWOSU. Of these students, 9% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in resource management at Southwestern Oklahoma State University make a median salary of 37,946.
The 19th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Carolina University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from WCU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that WCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,946.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to resource management that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 17,614 |
| Wildlife Management | 1,666 |
| Forestry | 1,083 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 342 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 70 |
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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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