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Your Path to A Naturally Rewarding Career:
College Programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
by Elizabeth Buckner
While there's no doubt that protecting our environment for future generations is everyone's job, it can be your career! A college program in environmental science or natural resources conservation can be your ticket to this exciting outdoor career.
An Environmentally Conscious Career in Conservation
Conservation scientists, who are also known as natural resource managers, work with government, farmers and landowners to manage, improve, and protect the country’s natural resources. Many conservation scientists specialize in a specific field, such as wildlife management, urban forestry, pest management, native species, or forest economics.
Median Earnings in Natural Resources and Conservation
According to the US Department of Labor, median annual earnings of conservation scientists in May 2004 were $52,480 and the middle 50 percent earned between $39,660 and $65,550.
Get the Training You Need: College Programs in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management
There are a number of college programs that could prepare you for a career in natural resources management. A bachelor’s degree in forestry, biology, natural resource management, environmental sciences, or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement for careers in conservation and a master's in environmental science or natural resources management will make you more competitive.
So what are you waiting for? A conservation program or college program in environmental science could lead to an exciting and rewarding career in natural resource protection!
Sources
Conservation Scientists and Foresters, BLS
About the Author
Elizabeth Buckner is a freelance writer and current Fulbright grantee to Morocco, where she is conducting research on language education and the growth of English. She holds a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology and Education from Swarthmore College.
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