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
- 75
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades University | Boca Raton, FL | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| Green River College | Auburn, WA | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station, TX | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Florida Gateway College | Lake City, FL | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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