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Natural Resources Management Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Natural Resources Management but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Natural Resources Management but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Natural Resources Management majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Natural Resources Management majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Natural Resources Management majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 70,200 |
| 5 | Biological Scientists | 52,900 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 50,500 |
| 3 | Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists | 79,800 |
| 3 | Police Officers and Detectives | 65,200 |
| 2 | Conservation Scientists and Foresters | 60,900 |
| 2 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 64,000 |
| 2 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 31,500 |
| 2 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 46,400 |
| 2 | Law enforcement workers, nec | 52,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Natural Resources Management majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Natural Resources Management majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 102,000 |
| 5 | Biological Scientists | 85,600 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 90,700 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 72,500 |
| 3 | Conservation Scientists and Foresters | 84,300 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 117,000 |
| 2 | Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists | 92,800 |
| 2 | Police Officers and Detectives | 95,000 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 110,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Natural Resources Management majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Natural Resources Management majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 122,000 |
| 8 | Biological Scientists | 97,500 |
| 5 | Postsecondary Teachers | 95,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 73,600 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 170,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 127,000 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 84,300 |
| 2 | Education Administrators | 103,000 |
| 2 | Physical Scientists, nec | 116,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Natural Resources Management majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Natural Resources Management majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 53,400 |
| 5 | All construction | 58,000 |
| 5 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 70,300 |
| 4 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 40,300 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 47,000 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 67,200 |
| 4 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 53,600 |
| 3 | Justice, public order, and safety | 65,200 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 52,500 |
| 2 | Administration of economic programs | 63,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Natural Resources Management majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Natural Resources Management majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 89,600 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 64,700 |
| 5 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 98,800 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 81,500 |
| 4 | All construction | 82,600 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 110,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 73,300 |
| 3 | Administration of economic programs | 100,000 |
| 3 | General government, n.e.c. | 91,400 |
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