# The University of Tennessee-Martin: Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy (bachelor's)

Martin, TN. IPEDS 221768, CIP 03.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-martin/majors/environmental-natural-resources-management-and-policy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,543
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,540 (U.S. median for this major: $53,620 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,748 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,080

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,540 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,151 | $30,964 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $8,961 | $38,801 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,640 | $50,401 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $15,343 | $66,435 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $15,827 | $68,531 | 5.7 years |

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

## Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $46,540 | $22,748 | $10,701 | 53% |

## Careers
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $63,960 TN, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported metro, $70,530 TN, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $46,410 TN, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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