Environmental and Wildlife Management Degree

The environmental and wildlife management program at College of Menominee Nation prepares students for careers with the US Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as consulting firms and state agencies. While the focus is on the natural environment, special attention is given to its conservation, use, and improvement. Program courses include: climate, air, soil, water, land, plant and animal resources, and the basic principles of environmental science and natural resource management. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer environmental and wildlife management degrees.

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College of Menominee Nation (CMN)

225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor, Minneapolis, MN

CMN, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Keshena, WI, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. As a tribal college, the school's primary goal is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its students. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 600 students, offers students a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $6,500 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.menominee.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental and Wildlife Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of Menominee Nation offers an associate's degree program in environmental and wildlife management.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Soil and Water Conservationists

Description

Plan or develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil or water conservation, or sound land use.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, soil and water conservationists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $63200

Foresters

Description

Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, foresters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $61180

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).