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#1

#1 Best College for Natural Resource Economics in the U.S.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$24,507

Median Starting Salary

$58,836
#2

#2 Best College for Natural Resource Economics in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$55,322
#3

#3 Best College for Natural Resource Economics in the U.S.

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,695

Median Starting Salary

$58,045
#4

#4 Best College for Natural Resource Economics in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,880

Median Starting Salary

$51,622
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About Natural Resource Economics

A program that focuses on the application of economic concepts and methods to the analysis of issues such as air and water pollution, land use planning, waste disposal, invasive species and pest control, conservation policies, and related environmental problems. Includes instruction in cost-benefit analysis, environmental impact assessment, evaluation and assessment of alternative resource management strategies, policy evaluation and monitoring, and descriptive and analytic tools for studying how environmental developments affect the economic system.

While Natural Resource Economics offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Natural Resource Economics all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in Michigan. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Economics is $39,500.

Popularity of Natural Resource Economics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Natural Resource Economics, include Economists and Economics Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying careers, such as Economists. the most in-demand position for Natural Resource Economics majors is Social Science Research Assistants.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Natural Resource Economics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Natural Resource Economics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
64
Female Students
31 (48%)
Male Students
33 (51%)

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