Natural Resources Management and Policy
Types of Degrees Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many environmental/natural resources management and policy graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 745 |
Master’s Degree | 680 |
Graduate Certificate | 164 |
Associate Degree | 41 |
Basic Certificate | 37 |
Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
What Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors Need to Know
People with careers related to natural resources management and policy were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.
Knowledge Areas for Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors
This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills for Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors
A major in natural resources management and policy prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Abilities for Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors
A major in natural resources management and policy will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
What Can You Do With a Natural Resources Management and Policy Major?
People with a natural resources management and policy degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
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Foresters | 4.9% | $61,410 |
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors | 4.5% | $86,900 |
Park Naturalists | 6.3% | $61,310 |
Range Managers | 6.3% | $61,310 |
Soil and Water Conservationists | 6.3% | $61,310 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management and Policy?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources management and policy majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 12 |
Black or African American | 13 |
Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
White | 605 |
International Students | 7 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 50 |
Geographic Diversity
Natural Resources Management and Policy appeals to people across the globe. About 0.9% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Natural Resources Management and Policy
Some careers associated with natural resources management and policy require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.
Find out what the typical degree level is for natural resources management and policy careers below.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 2.3% |
Some College Courses | 4.1% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 4.8% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 53.9% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 0.7% |
Master’s Degree | 4.5% |
Doctoral Degree | 20.8% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 9.7% |
Online Natural Resources Management and Policy Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 13 | 2 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 14 | 5 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 31 | 6 |
Post-Master’s | 1 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 7 | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
- Image Credit: By Brian M. Powell under License
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