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Master’s Degrees in Natural Resource Management

826 Yearly Graduations
$45,074 Median Salary
62% Women
A master's degree in resource management is offered at 61 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 22% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.3% of resource management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Resource Management Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 826 students 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 1,383
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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in resource management is $45,074. 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 $40,824 to a high of $47,759.

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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 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 315
Women 511
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The racial-ethnic distribution of resource management master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 36
Hispanic or Latino 97
White 525
International Students 52
Other Races/Ethnicities 101
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There are 61 colleges that offer a master’s degree in resource management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
137 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at DU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
111 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. The resource management program at American Public University System awarded 111 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

84 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The resource management program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 84 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
72 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their master's degree in resource management from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 56% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
45 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 45 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
44 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The resource management program at University of Miami awarded 44 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
25 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. The resource management program at University of Idaho awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
20 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at URI. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#9

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
17 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The resource management program at Lipscomb University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#9

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
17 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The resource management program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#11

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in resource management from UMCP. Of these students, 44% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
15 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in resource management from MSU Bozeman. About 73% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at Duke. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at Michigan State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in resource management. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. The resource management program at Florida International University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in resource management from USA. About 58% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in resource management from ASU - Skysong. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#19

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to resource management majors at Lehigh. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#19

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women

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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. The resource management program at Portland State University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Natural Resources Conservation 3,136
Forestry 302
Wildlife Management 200
Fisheries Sciences 41
Other Resources & Conservation 16

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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