Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

Master's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

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$71,291Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,049Median earnings 4 years after
$91,116Median earnings 5 years after
$38,924Median federal debt
94Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $71,291 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $72,563 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,558–$95,399). Median debt is $38,924, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $71,291 one year after graduation and $91,116 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,924.

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