What Can I Do With a Major In Natural Resource Management and Sustainability?
UGA Specific Information for Natural Resource Management and Sustainability
The Natural Resource Management and Sustainability major is suited for students interested in natural resource management but who seek a more flexible curriculum. The curriculum provides a combination of knowledge and skills in biological and ecological sciences, natural resource management, and social sciences needed to address complex natural resource challenges. The major has three areas of emphasis from which students can choose:
- Community Forestry and Arboriculture
- Geospatial Information Science
- Water and Soil Resources
Graduates frequently take employment with environmental consulting firms, public regulatory agencies, and corporations that utilize natural resources or conservation organizations.
Class of 2022 Career Outcomes for Natural Resource Management and Sustainability*
** Includes Self-Employed
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Employment Websites
- Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia Jobs and Internships
- North American Association for Environmental Education Jobs and Internships
- National Association for Interpretation Job Board
- SHAPE America Job Board
- National Recreation and Park Association Job Board
- Association for Experiential Education Job Board
- Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Job Board
- Georgia Recreation and Park Association Job Board
- Southeast Tourism Society Industry Jobs
- Hospitality Online Job Board
- Jobs at Camp
- Environmental Career Opportunities
- USA Jobs
Professional Associations/Resources
- Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
- SHAPE America
- ActiveParks.org
- USDA Forest Service
- National Recreation and Park Association
- American Recreation Coalition
- Association for Experiential Education
- Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education
- Georgia Recreation and Park Association
- Southeast Tourism Society
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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2022 Natural Resource Management and Sustainability majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
Employer | Position Title(s) |
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Infosys | Data Analyst | New Urban Forestry | Plant Healthcare Technician |
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2022 Natural Resource Management and Sustainability majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
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