Environmental and Wildlife Management Degree

The environmental and wildlife management program at Heritage University 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 Washington colleges that offer environmental and wildlife management degrees.

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Heritage University

18336 Aurora Ave. North Suite 103, Shoreline, WA

Heritage University is a nonprofit private institution located in Toppenish, Washington and provides a large number of degree programs for students. About 1,300 students enroll at Heritage University per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Heritage University offers:

• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at heritage.edu.

Tuition is approximately $17,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at heritage.edu to learn more.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental and Wildlife Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Heritage University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $73310
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $59710

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $59560

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