Natural Resource Economics Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 74 students earned their Natural Resource Economics degrees in IL.

A Natural Resource Economics major is the 429th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resource Economics Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	46
Bachelor’s Degree	28

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a natural resource economics major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural resource economics majors in Illinois is as follows:

• Asian: 8.1%
• Black or African American: 2.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
• White: 44.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 35.1%
• Other Races: 2.7%

Jobs for Natural Resource Economics Grads in Illinois

110 people in the state and 6,040 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resource economics.

Wages for Natural Resource Economics Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a natural resource economics grad in the state is $88,300, compared to a typical salary of $59,260 nationwide.

Most Popular Natural Resource Economics Programs in IL

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Natural Resource Economics Careers in IL

Some of the careers natural resource economics majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Fish and Game Wardens	7%	$89,740

Related Majors in Illinois

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IL
Natural Resources Policy	41

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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