Master’s Degrees in Natural Resource Management
Education Levels of Resource Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,046 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 | 1,427 |
| 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in resource management is $54,608. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,609 and the high is $64,520.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in resource management. About 61.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 404 |
| Women | 642 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of resource management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 706 |
| International Students | 91 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 103 |
Most Popular Resource Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 61 colleges that offer a master’s degree in resource management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in resource management from DU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. University of Denver resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 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 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. American Public University System resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $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, 84 people received their master's degree in resource management from Colorado State. Of these students, 71% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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 $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 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. About 65% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $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, 45 people received their master's degree in resource management from Oregon State. Of these students, 67% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oregon State University resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 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. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that U Miami graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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 $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 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. About 53% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U of I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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 $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, 20 people received their master's degree in resource management from URI. Of these students, 54% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at University of Rhode Island make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in resource management from Lipscomb. About 73% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lipscomb graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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. About 54% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Hawaii at Manoa resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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 $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in resource management from UMCP. About 35% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 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. About 72% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MSU Bozeman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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 $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in resource management from Duke. About 62% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Duke University resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at North Dakota State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 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. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
The 17th most popular school in the country for resource management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Alabama. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in resource management from USA. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at University of South Alabama make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 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. About 71% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,608.
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 $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in resource management from Lehigh. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in resource management at Lehigh University make a median salary of 54,608.
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 $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Portland State University resource management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,608.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to resource management that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,728 |
| Forestry | 329 |
| Wildlife Management | 228 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 42 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 26 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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