Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

Bachelor's degree · Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC

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$36,846Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,834Median earnings 4 years after
$42,455Median earnings 5 years after
$18,500Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy at Western Carolina University earn a median of $36,846 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,185 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,328–$74,677). Median debt is $18,500, about 50% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates from Western Carolina University make?

The median salary is $36,846 one year after graduation and $42,455 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.