Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in environmental/natural resources management and policy earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University Compares for Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
All 29 colleges reporting environmental/natural resources management and policy earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $82,315 | $74,901 | #2 | — |
| 2 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $75,022 | $88,755 | #1 | $47,232 |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $72,311 | $71,219 | #4 | $44,445 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $71,279 | $65,655 | #6 | $41,681 |
| 5 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $68,965 | $62,754 | #7 | $37,126 |
| 6 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $68,913 | $72,661 | #3 | $48,967 |
| 7 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $67,558 | $61,473 | #9 | $31,760 |
| 8 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY | $65,604 | $62,441 | #8 | — |
| 9 | Everglades University Boca Raton, FL | $61,850 | $65,831 | #5 | $41,859 |
| 10 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $58,610 | $55,785 | #15 | — |
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| 21 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $52,242 | $45,852 | #28 | $36,040 |
| 22 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $51,226 | $52,082 | #23 | $32,036 |
| 23 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $50,173 | $58,079 | #10 | $32,516 |
| 24 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $49,834 | $53,479 | #19 | $36,846 |
| 25 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $48,942 | $52,092 | #22 | $30,818 |
| 26 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $48,190 | $51,292 | #24 | $38,766 |
| 27 | Glenville State University Glenville, WV | $46,610 | $55,142 | #17 | $42,490 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University environmental/natural resources management and policy graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,846 one year after graduating and $49,834 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for environmental/natural resources management and policy?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for environmental/natural resources management and policy graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is environmental/natural resources management and policy at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for environmental/natural resources management and policy ($56,185), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.