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Bachelor’s Degrees in Natural Resource Management

1,383 Yearly Graduations
$32,505 Median Salary
$25,571 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in resource management is offered at 84 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 17% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of resource management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Resource Management Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,383 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 1,383
Master’s Degree 826
Graduate Certificate 228
Basic Certificate 210
Associate Degree 200
Undergraduate Certificate 67
Doctor’s Degree 19

Earnings of Resource Management Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in resource management is $32,505. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,939 to a high of $38,996.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in resource management is $25,571. 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, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,250.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $269.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in resource management. About 55.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 766
Women 617
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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 25
Hispanic or Latino 90
White 1,107
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 120
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There are 84 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in resource management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
160 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The resource management program at Oregon State University awarded 160 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

102 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 bachelor's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

77 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Ohio State. Of these students, 49% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

73 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Colorado State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#5

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
62 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,066 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 bachelor's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at UW - Stevens Point. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

46 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 bachelor's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at ESF. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#7

Unity College

Unity, Maine
42 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The resource management program at Unity College awarded 42 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

40 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

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 $31,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,114 per year. The resource management program at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science awarded 40 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

40 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from Louisiana State University. About 68% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
32 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The resource management program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 32 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

31 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,378 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,278 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from UT Martin. About 32% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
29 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from URI. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#13

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
28 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 bachelor's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#14

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The resource management program at St Petersburg College awarded 27 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
27 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 bachelor's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at Loyola Chicago. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. The resource management program at North Dakota State University - Main Campus awarded 27 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#17

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
26 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in resource management from WVU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.

#18

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
24 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The resource management program at Auburn University awarded 24 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
21 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 bachelor's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at SWOSU. About 14% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
21 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,435 per year. The resource management program at Western Carolina University awarded 21 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to resource management that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Natural Resources Conservation 17,088
Wildlife Management 1,716
Forestry 1,155
Fisheries Sciences 298
Other Resources & Conservation 103

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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