Range Science and Management
A program that focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, and other areas of low productivity, as well as the principles of managing such resources for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Includes instruction in livestock management, wildlife biology, plant sciences, ecology, soil science, and hydrology.
- Schools offering
- 22
- Annual completions
- 89
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $56k
About this major
A program that focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, and other areas of low productivity, as well as the principles of managing such resources for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Includes instruction in livestock management, wildlife biology, plant sciences, ecology, soil science, and hydrology.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Conservation scientists | $68k | +3.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Soil and plant scientists | $71k | +5.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Farm and home management educators | $58k | -2.5% | Master's degree |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Animal scientists | $79k | +5.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary | $101k | +4.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$56k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$62k
Bachelor's
$56k
Top colleges for Range Science and Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Chadron State College | Chadron, NE | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | Arcata, CA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Northwest College | Powell, WY | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno, NV | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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