by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in resource management.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for resource management list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in resource management from U of I. This makes it the #7 most popular school for resource management master’s degree candidates in the country.
Resource Management majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,848 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,505 for all resource management students.
Graduates of the master's resource management program at U of I make a median salary of $39,163. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $45,074.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, resource management students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,571 for all resource management majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the resource management majors at University of Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 resource management majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resource Management from U of I in 2020-2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 77 |
| Forestry | 43 |
| Wildlife Management | 30 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 12 |
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