The Natural Resources major in the Watershed Hydrology and Management concentration provides students with a strong career foundation, through coursework in hydrology, ecology, geology, water quality, fire science, resources management, soil and plant science, policy, communications, and economics. Graduates are well prepared for work as hydrologists, resource managers, planners, environmental advocates, and consultants for government agencies, private companies, and nonprofit organizations. This concentration is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in hydrology, geology, or arid lands resource science. Some of the job titles listed below may require an advanced degree or certificate.
Potential Career Areas:
- Water resources management
- Hydrology
- Consulting
- Integrated land management
- Environmental advocacy
- Research
- Policy analysis
Sample Employers:
- Government agencies
- Municipal water districts
- Consulting firms
- Conservation organizations
- Research institutes
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Development firms
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Water Resources Manager
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$67,300 - $116,000
|
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Soil/Water Conservationist
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$36,000 - $59,300
|
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National Park Service Employee
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$27,431 - $33,979
|
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Wetland Scientist
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$31,366 - $94,460
|
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Environmental Restoration Planner
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$37,900 - $61,700
|
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Policy Analyst
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$39,000 - $108,000
|
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Hydrologist
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$44,410 - $71,450
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Conservation Warden
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$30,400 - $48,930
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Environmental Protection Technician
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$26,600 - $41,400
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Ecologist
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$43,500 - $61,500
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Fire Scientist
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$30,000 - $40,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).