Natural Resources Management
Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC
Western Carolina University offers Bachelor's and Graduate Certificate's programs in Natural Resources Management. The Bachelor program, with 23 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $49,834 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $54,077 for Natural Resources Management programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Detectives and Criminal Investigators, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers, and Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers. The median salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators is $91,100.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$49,834
Completers
23
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Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
Not reported
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $91,100 | Not reported | 106,730 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $86,220 | Not reported | 84,120 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $72,280 | Not reported | 646,310 |
| Foresters | $67,330 | Not reported | 9,450 |
| Fish and Game Wardens | $60,380 | Not reported | 6,290 |
Show 3 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighters | $57,120 | 3% | 315,460 |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | $54,080 | Not reported | 2,270 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,380 | Not reported | 123,560 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$4,630
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,630
Graduation Rate
59.7%
Total Enrollment
10,024
Same Program at Other Institutions
- California State University-Bakersfield — $82,315
- West Virginia University — $75,022
- University of Rhode Island — $72,311
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus — $71,279
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo — $68,965