Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism

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#1

#1 Best College for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism in the U.S.

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Every year, The University of Montana grants around 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,140–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$51,257

#2

#2 Best College for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism in the U.S.

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 223 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Environmental Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,320–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$58,393

#3

#3 Best College for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism in the U.S.

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 160 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$53,394

#4

#4 Best College for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,250–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$54,421

#5

#5 Best College for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism in the U.S.

Maryville College
Maryville, TN

At Maryville College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Wellness, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,040–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$52,513

#6

#6 Best College for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,300–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$53,159

#7

#7 Best College for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism in the U.S.

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

At Ferrum College, the three most popular college majors students study are Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Ferrum College grants 16 degrees annually to Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

880–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$53,720

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About Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism

Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism programs prepare individuals to plan, develop, and manage tourism in a natural resource setting, with an emphasis on applying environmentally sound, culturally sensitive, and economically sustainable principles. Includes instruction in environmental studies; natural resource management and interpretation; tourism planning, management, and policies; public land use management and policies; communications; marketing; and public relations.

While Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism has degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in Alabama. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism is $39,500.

Popularity of Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism majors is Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism can prepare you for is Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling.

Top Paying Careers

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
91
Female Students
26 (28%)
Male Students
65 (71%)

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