Best Schools for Natural Resources Management and Policy

Top colleges ranked by median earnings 2 years after graduation.

34
Schools
$35,215
Avg. Earnings
1,222
Graduates
#1
C

California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA · Public

$58,673
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 88.2%
#2
U

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public

$44,933
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,705
Graduates: 38
Acceptance: 86.9%
#3
U

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public

$44,933
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,342
Graduates: 34
Acceptance: 77.1%
#4
C

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI · Public

$44,384
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 91.0%
#5
B

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

$44,384
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 76.8%
#6
C

California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA · Public

$42,712
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,104
Graduates: 21
Acceptance: 93.1%
#7
M

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

$42,402
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $46,567
Graduates: 22
Acceptance: 99.1%
#8
M

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private

$41,565
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 64.7%
#9
C

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

$40,281
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,009
Graduates: 49
Acceptance: 29.8%
#10
S

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL ·

$39,741
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: N/A
#11
C

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$39,153
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.6%
#12
T

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

$36,848
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,583
Graduates: 23
Acceptance: 89.5%
#13
U

Unity Environmental University

New Gloucester, ME · Private

$36,668
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,677
Graduates: 51
Acceptance: 81.8%
#14
S

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Syracuse, NY · Public

$36,131
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,553
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 82.9%
#15
N

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public

$35,954
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $38,378
Graduates: 18
Acceptance: 95.8%
#16
G

Glenville State University

Glenville, WV · Public

$35,416
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,469
Graduates: 36
Acceptance: N/A
#17
C

Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private

$35,060
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 55.6%
#18
T

Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $21,990
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 63.2%
#19
W

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC · Public

$33,281
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,891
Graduates: 22
Acceptance: 86.7%
#20
T

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

$33,281
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,674
Graduates: 35
Acceptance: 94.2%
#21
P

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, NY · Private

$31,996
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,327
Graduates: 39
Acceptance: 90.7%
#22
U

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

$31,640
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,505
Graduates: 167
Acceptance: 90.1%
#23
T

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN · Public

$31,314
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,319
Graduates: 41
Acceptance: 87.3%
#24
U

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public

$31,038
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,178
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 69.7%
#25
O

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public

$30,499
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,321
Graduates: 145
Acceptance: 78.8%
#26
O

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, OR · Public

$30,499
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,321
Graduates: 145
Acceptance: 68.4%
#27
K

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public

$30,409
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,223
Graduates: 21
Acceptance: 79.4%
#28
C

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA · Public

$29,374
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,243
Graduates: 36
Acceptance: 98.8%
#29
O

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$29,141
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,737
Graduates: 81
Acceptance: 50.8%
#30
B

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$28,598
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,558
Graduates: 29
Acceptance: 80.6%
#31
U

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private

$25,194
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 18.5%
#32
F

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public

$24,421
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $23,319
Graduates: 23
Acceptance: 76.8%
#33
L

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$23,803
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,922
Graduates: 50
Acceptance: 74.0%
#34
U

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$19,592
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 37.2%

Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard - earnings data for graduates with this field of study.

Earnings: Median earnings 2 years after graduation for students who completed this major.

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