Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other

Types of Degrees Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many environmental/natural resources management & policy, other graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	255
Associate Degree	35
Undergraduate Certificate	21
Master’s Degree	18
Basic Certificate	15
Graduate Certificate	1

What Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to natural resources management and policy, other and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in natural resources management and policy, other should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• 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.
• Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Skills for Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other Majors

A major in natural resources management and policy, other 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.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Abilities for Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other Majors

Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:

• 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.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

What Can You Do With a Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other Major?

People with a natural resources management and policy, other degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors	4.5%	$86,900

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other?

The major attracts more women than men. About 57% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources management and policy, other majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	13
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	38
White	169
International Students	3
Other Races/Ethnicities	25

Geographic Diversity

Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other appeals to people across the globe. About 1.2% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other

Some careers associated with natural resources management and policy, other require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to natural resources management and policy, other have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Master’s Degree	0.8%
Doctoral Degree	69.3%
Post-Doctoral Training	32.3%

Online Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 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
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	7	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	6	0
Bachelor’s Degree	5	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	3	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to natural resources management and policy, other.

Major	Number of Grads
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy	1,679
Water, Wetlands, & Marine Resources Management	365
Environmental/Natural Resource Economics	214
Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services	193
Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism	185
Land Use Planning & Management/Development	85
Energy and Environmental Policy	81

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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