# Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy (bachelor's degree)

CIP 03.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/environmental-natural-resources-management-and-policy

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $53,620 across 29 colleges (middle half $51,226–$65,604); median federal debt $25,138
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Natural Resources Management: median $53,696 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Biological Scientists | 4% | $99,760 | 6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians | 2% | not reported | — |
| Project Management Specialists | 2% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Conservation Scientists And Foresters | 2% | $73,920 | 4.3% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Software Developers | 2% | $135,980 | 10.2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $68,965 (3) | $73,321 (139) |
| FL | $48,942 (3) | — |
| NY | $58,610 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University-Bakersfield (CA): $82,315
2. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $68,965
3. California State University-Channel Islands (CA): $67,558
4. Everglades University (FL): $61,850
5. Florida Gulf Coast University (FL): $48,942
6. St Petersburg College (FL): $48,190

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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