by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 21 U.S. colleges awarded 318 degrees and certificates in Environmental/Natural Resources Management & Policy, Other. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 75% of graduates. College Factual ranks 9 schools in its 2027 Best Environmental/Natural Resources Management & Policy, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $42,496 one year after completing, rising to $60,588 after four years.
Studying Environmental/Natural Resources Management & Policy, Other explores Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, Other. Any Instructional Program In Environmental Or Natural Resources Management And Policy Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, environmental/natural resources management & policy, other is a popular field of study, with 318 degrees awarded annually. 21 colleges award environmental/natural resources management & policy, other degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 118.
By level, the 318 awards include 10 certificates, 27 associate degrees, 239 bachelor’s degrees and 42 master’s degrees.
Women earned 54% of environmental/natural resources management & policy, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (172 of 318). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (224) and Hispanic or Latino (39), and international students earned 6.
College Factual ranks 9 schools in its 2027 Best Environmental/Natural Resources Management & Policy, Other Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees and 5 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks environmental/natural resources management & policy, other schools within 4 states. In all, 21 colleges offer environmental/natural resources management & policy, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Environmental/Natural Resources Management & Policy, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common environmental/natural resources management & policy, other credential is the bachelor’s degree: 239 of the 318 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to environmental/natural resources management & policy, other call most for Instructing, Reading Comprehension and Learning Strategies, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an environmental/natural resources management & policy, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 10 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 27 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 239 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 42 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to environmental/natural resources management & policy, other, at 62.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 62.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 22.1% |
| Master’s degree | 15.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Environmental/Natural Resources Management & Policy, Other, with an average median salary of $79,966; the strongest outlook belongs to Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 4.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Instructor, Associate Professor, Natural Resources Instructor and Range and Road Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to environmental/natural resources management & policy, other, at 497,622.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 497,622 | 4.3% |
Environmental/Natural Resources Management & Policy, Other graduates earn a median $42,496 one year after completing their program, $60,588 after four years and $58,501 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,496 |
| 4 years | $60,588 |
| 5 years | $58,501 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to environmental/natural resources management & policy, other, with a median salary of $79,966.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
Environmental/Natural Resources Management & Policy, Other has 7 similar majors in the Natural Resources & Conservation field, which together award 2,827 degrees a year; the largest are Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General (1,621), Environmental/Natural Resource Economics (335) and Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management (294). Browse all Natural Resources & Conservation majors or the full list of college majors.
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