Graduates with degrees in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics are prepared for careers at all levels of government and in private industry. This program allows students to explore the interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems and the linkages between natural resource and economic development issues. Some career options in this field are:

• Economist
• Government Program Manager
• Grants Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Environmental Agency Consultant
• Business Manager
• Policy Analyst
• Marketing Consultant

The majority of graduates from this program have continued their education in graduate school.

Graduate School Options
Graduate studies in this field educate students for careers in environmental and natural resource policy, and regional and rural development. Students from this program have been admitted to graduate schools at institutions such as Penn State, WVU, and Clemson University.

Starting Salaries
$20,000-$25,000