Bachelor’s Degrees in Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism
Education Levels of Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 105 people earned their bachelor's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism. This makes it the 718th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural resource recreation and tourism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 105 |
| Master’s Degree | 69 |
| Basic Certificate | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in natural resource recreation and tourism. About 64.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 68 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resource recreation and tourism bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 94 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in natural resource recreation and tourism. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
The University of Montana tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural resource recreation and tourism majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from UM. About 52% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wyoming comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in natural resource recreation and tourism. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from UW. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of Georgia is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from UGA.
The 4th most popular school in the country for natural resource recreation and tourism majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Vermont. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from UVM.
Unity College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in natural resource recreation and tourism. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from Unity.
Auburn University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in natural resource recreation and tourism. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from Auburn. About 12% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for natural resource recreation and tourism majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Maryville College. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from Maryville College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resource recreation and tourism that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Policy | 745 |
| Other Resource Management | 255 |
| Natural Resource Economics | 127 |
| Natural Resource Protection | 76 |
| Marine Resource Management | 74 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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