Master’s Degrees in Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Education Levels of Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 680 people earned their master's degree in natural resources management and policy. This makes it the 222nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural resources management and policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 745 |
| Master’s Degree | 680 |
| Graduate Certificate | 164 |
| Associate Degree | 41 |
| Basic Certificate | 37 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Natural Resources Management and Policy Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for natural resources management and policy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for natural resources management and policy students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in natural resources management and policy. About 59.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 276 |
| Women | 404 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources management and policy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 477 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Most Popular Natural Resources Management and Policy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in natural resources management and policy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Denver tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from DU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from American Military University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy 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 $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Virginia Tech. About 65% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy 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 $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Oregon State. About 64% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Idaho. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from U of I. About 53% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Colorado State. About 63% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rhode Island. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from URI. Of these students, 54% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources management and policy. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from UH Manoa. About 54% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from North Dakota State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Duke University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources management and policy. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Duke. About 62% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Michigan State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Portland State University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Lehigh University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from Lehigh. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for natural resources management and policy majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from NC State. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Central University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,788 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from ECU. Of these students, 73% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from UC Santa Cruz. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources management and policy. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in natural resources management and policy from UCONN. About 61% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resources management and policy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marine Resource Management | 205 |
| Natural Resource Recreation | 69 |
| 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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