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#1 #1 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 289 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,511 Median Starting Salary $53,652
#2 #2 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 204 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,461 Median Starting Salary $58,189
#3 #3 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $8,353 Median Starting Salary $50,719
#4 #4 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Est. Net Price * $16,997 Median Starting Salary $46,259
#5 #5 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Oregon State University grants 877 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,868 Median Starting Salary $51,540
#6 #6 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,299 Median Starting Salary $54,069
#7 #7 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 391 degrees to students majoring in Economics, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Est. Net Price * $15,825 Median Starting Salary $52,611
#8 #8 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 647 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,828 Median Starting Salary $55,390
#9 #9 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 351 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,801 Median Starting Salary $52,742
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	100	87%	7	1,050 - 1,280	$18,511	$53,652
North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 204 degrees to those...view more	100	96%	5	1,010 - 1,190	$16,461	$58,189
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college...view more	90	76%	5	900 - 1,130	$8,353	$50,719
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college...view more	80	12%	4	1,330 - 1,540	$16,997	$46,259
Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	63	79%	3	1,110 - 1,350	$21,868	$51,540
University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students...view more	55	97%	2	1,070 - 1,290	$13,299	$54,069
Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 391 degrees to students...view more	47	94%	2	1,050 - 1,310	$15,825	$52,611
Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 647 degrees to...view more	44	90%	1	1,100 - 1,310	$19,828	$55,390
University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	38	85%	1	1,050 - 1,250	$16,801	$52,742

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About Range Science and Management

A program that focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, and other areas of low productivity, as well as the principles of managing such resources for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Includes instruction in livestock management, wildlife biology, plant sciences, ecology, soil science, and hydrology.

While Range Science and Management has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students study Range Science and Management all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level sees the most graduates in Montana. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Range Science and Management is $45,600.

Popularity of Range Science and Management Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Range Science and Management majors include Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary and Animal Scientists. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Range Science and Management can prepare you for are Conservation Scientists, Farm and Home Management Educators and Soil and Plant Scientists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Range Science and Management majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,650	31	471	502	7%
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,260	251	3,171	3,297	4%
Animal Scientists	$70,140	50	705	730	4%
Conservation Scientists Range Managers Park Naturalists	$68,750	441	5,187	5,397	4%
Soil and Plant Scientists	$68,240	352	4,334	4,561	5%
Farm and Home Management Educators	$59,770	360	4,374	4,284	-2%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Range Science and Management majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

21 (70%)

Male Students

9 (30%)

White (24, 80%)

U.S. Nonresident (3, 10%)

Hispanic or Latino (2, 7%)

Two or more races (1, 3%)

Asian (0, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Black or African American (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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Range Science and Management

#1 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S.

87%

7

1,050–1,280

$18,511

$53,652

#2 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S.

96%

5

1,010–1,190

$16,461

$58,189

#3 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S.

76%

5

900–1,130

$8,353

$50,719

#4 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S.

12%

4

1,330–1,540

$16,997

$46,259

#5 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S.

79%

3

1,110–1,350

$21,868

$51,540

#6 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S.

97%

2

1,070–1,290

$13,299

$54,069

#7 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S.

94%

2

1,050–1,310

$15,825

$52,611

#8 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S.

90%

1

1,100–1,310

$19,828

$55,390

#9 Best College for Range Science and Management in the U.S.

85%

1

1,050–1,250

$16,801

$52,742

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