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Natural Resource Management in Iowa

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Natural Resource Management Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 36 students earned their Resource Management degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Natural Resource Management is the 184th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resource Management Majors in Iowa

Resource Management majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Associate Degree 16
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a resource management major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of resource management majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 94.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Natural Resource Management Grads in Iowa

There are 13,630 people in the state and 1,826,070 people in the nation working in resource management jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resource Management Jobs in Iowa

Resource Management grads earn an average of $64,680 in the state and $64,140 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer resource management degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,802 a year.

#2

Dordt University

Sioux Center
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,889 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Natural Resource Management Careers in IA

Some of the careers resource management majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Foresters 14% $64,390
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 8% $19,600
Managers 6% $90,210
Firefighters 5% $45,440
Police and Detective Supervisors 5% $80,120
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 5% $58,500
Fire Fighting Supervisors 5% $69,530
Conservation Scientists 5% $54,000
Fish and Game Wardens 0% $70,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to resource management.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Natural Resources Conservation 302
Forestry 26
Fisheries Sciences 4
Wildlife Management 4

View all majors related to Natural Resource Management

View Nationwide Natural Resource Management Report

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