Master’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, 69 people earned their master's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism. This earns it the #585 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism. About 71.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resource recreation and tourism master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a master’s degree in natural resource recreation and tourism. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
Colorado State University - Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural resource recreation and tourism majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 58 people received their master's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from Colorado State. Of these students, 74% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for natural resource recreation and tourism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 natural resource recreation and tourism from ASU - Skysong. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resource recreation and tourism. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from Michigan State.
The University of Montana is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in natural resource recreation and tourism from UM.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resource recreation and tourism that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Policy | 680 |
| Marine Resource Management | 205 |
| Land Use Planning & Development | 38 |
| Natural Resource Economics | 19 |
| Other Resource Management | 18 |
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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