Natural Resources and Conservation
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Prepares you to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora, marine and aquatic life therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological/aquarium facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. Covers wildlife biology, marine/aquatic biology, environmental science, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, natural resources management and policy, outdoor recreation and parks management, the design and operation of natural and artificial wildlife habitats, applicable law and regulations, and related administrative and communications skills.
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- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Prepares you to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora, marine and aquatic life therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological/aquarium facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. Covers wildlife biology, marine/aquatic biology, environmental science, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, natural resources management and policy, outdoor recreation and parks management, the design and operation of natural and artificial wildlife habitats, applicable law and regulations, and related administrative and communications skills.
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- Median pay
- $73,010
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.3%
- Job openings a year
- 2,100
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- Median pay
- $76,780
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.6%
- Job openings a year
- 1,400
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- Median pay
- $101,420
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.8%
- Job openings a year
- 100
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
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