Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General

CIP 03.0201 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

13 total including inactive

States

Across 6 states

Graduates (2024)

Total completions

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 6 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Connecticut, Iowa and Arizona.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$67,950

Conservation Scientists

Job Growth

+3.4%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,650

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Conservation Scientists. In-state tuition ranges from $2,328 to $10,620, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 24 (60.0%)

Female: 16 (40.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 16 (40.0%)

Associate: 24 (60.0%)

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?

Are you comfortable working indoor with moderate physical demands?

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

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.