Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General

CIP 03.0201 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

5 total including inactive

States

Across 2 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 2 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Iowa and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$67,950

Conservation Scientists

Job Growth

+3.4%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,000

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Conservation Scientists. In-state tuition ranges from $2,328 to $9,872, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 15 (78.9%)

Female: 4 (21.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 19 (100.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Investigative

Realistic

Social

research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Writing

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.