Land Use Planning and Management/Development
A program that focuses on how public and/or private land and associated resources can be preserved, developed, and used for maximum social, economic, and environmental benefit. Includes instruction in natural resources management, natural resource economics, public policy, regional and land use planning, environmental impact assessment, applicable law and regulations, government and politics, principles of business and real estate land use, statistical and analytical tools, computer applications, mapping and report preparation, site analysis, cost analysis, and communications skills.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 33
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $56k
About this major
A program that focuses on how public and/or private land and associated resources can be preserved, developed, and used for maximum social, economic, and environmental benefit. Includes instruction in natural resources management, natural resource economics, public policy, regional and land use planning, environmental impact assessment, applicable law and regulations, government and politics, principles of business and real estate land use, statistical and analytical tools, computer applications, mapping and report preparation, site analysis, cost analysis, and communications skills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation scientists | $68k | +3.4% | 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
$47k
Bachelor's
$57k
Top colleges for Land Use Planning and Management/Development
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Marietta College | Marietta, OH | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Everglades University | Boca Raton, FL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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