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Natural Resource Management Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 239 students earned their Resource Management degrees in OR.

In this state, Natural Resource Management is the 50th most popular major out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resource Management Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 160
Master’s Degree 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a resource management major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of resource management majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 78.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Natural Resource Management Grads in Oregon

21,900 people in the state and 1,826,070 in the nation are employed in jobs related to resource management.

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Wages for Natural Resource Management Jobs in Oregon

In this state, resource management grads earn an average of $76,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,140.

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There are 2 colleges in Oregon that offer resource management degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

228 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,508.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

In their early career, Portland State University grads earn an average salary of $42,719. 54% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Natural Resource Management Careers in OR

Some of the careers resource management majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Fish and Game Wardens 50% $0
Managers 15% $89,200
Fire Inspectors 14% $90,040
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 14% $65,220
Foresters 11% $68,260
Conservation Scientists 10% $71,640
Firefighters 8% $67,820
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 8% $23,820
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 7% $71,670
Fire Fighting Supervisors 6% $87,530
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $98,330
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $96,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Natural Resources Conservation 483
Fisheries Sciences 134
Forestry 70
Wildlife Management 65
Other Resources & Conservation 10

View all majors related to Natural Resource Management

View Nationwide Natural Resource Management Report

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