The knowledge gained from a Natural Resource major with a concentration in Wildlife Conservation and Management of economics, communications, ecology, microbiology, and wildlife behavior and conservation, forms a strong career foundation. Graduates may work as resource managers, rehabilitation or conservation planners, environmental advocates, or educators for government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational programs, or wildlife sanctuaries. This concentration is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in arid lands resource science, environmental science, public policy, or law.
Potential Career Areas:
- Plant/animal surveying
- Wildlife refuge management
- Pollution monitoring
- Research
- Habitat improvement
- Pest management
- Environmental education
- Computer modeling
Sample Employers:
- State fish and game departments
- Park services
- U.S. Forest Service
- Biological surveys
- Land trust agencies
- Wildlife sanctuaries
- Outdoor education programs
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Fish and Wildlife Officer
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$30,000 - $80,000
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Wildlife Scientist
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$31,450 - $50,330
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Science Museum Education Director
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$18,000 - $45,790
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Environmental Protection Agency Special Agent
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$17,803 - $42,647
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Natural Resources Technician
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$22,000 - $49,000
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Nonprofit Communications Director
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$30,000 - $60,000
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Field Education Coordinator
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$30,000 - $50,000
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Research Technician
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$20,000 - $69,000
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Pollution Control Technician
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$21,500 - $35,800
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Policy Analyst
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$39,000 - $108,000
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National Park Service Employee
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$27,431 - $33,979
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Conservation Officer
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$28,000 - $70,000
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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).