Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of marine/aquatic biology, oceanography, natural resource economics, and natural resources management to the development, conservation, and management of freshwater and saltwater environments. Includes instruction in subjects such as wetlands, riverine, lacustrine, coastal, and oceanic water resources; water conservation and use; flood control; pollution control; water supply logistics; wastewater management; aquatic and marine ecology; aquatic and marine life conservation; and the economic and recreational uses of water resources.
- Schools offering
- 14
- Annual completions
- 105
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $56k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of marine/aquatic biology, oceanography, natural resource economics, and natural resources management to the development, conservation, and management of freshwater and saltwater environments. Includes instruction in subjects such as wetlands, riverine, lacustrine, coastal, and oceanic water resources; water conservation and use; flood control; pollution control; water supply logistics; wastewater management; aquatic and marine ecology; aquatic and marine life conservation; and the economic and recreational uses of water resources.
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 Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | 0 | 31 | 31 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station, TX | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Green River College | Auburn, WA | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Everglades University | Boca Raton, FL | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Florida Gateway College | Lake City, FL | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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