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Sul Ross State University offers Texas's most affordable Natural Resources Management and Policy program at just $10,991 net price, nearly half the cost of Texas A&M's $20,924. Despite this significant price gap of almost $10,000, graduation rates vary dramatically from 27% to 84% across the state's six programs. Texas leads the nation in wind energy production and ranks second in solar capacity, creating strong demand for natural resource professionals who understand both environmental science and energy policy.
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Programs
$10,991 – $20,924
Net Price Range
$34,707
Avg. Program Earnings
54.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Natural Resources Management and Policy Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,991 $7,592 27.4% 97.1%
2 $12,915 $8,319 40.7% 79.1%
3 $16,438 $11,450 56.2% 87.7%
4 $20,071 $11,852 67.5% 67.3%
5 $20,261 $7,878 51.2% 87.1%
6 $20,924 $13,099 83.8% 62.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge graduation rate gap between Texas schools for this major?

Sul Ross State University graduates only 27% of its Natural Resources Management students despite charging the lowest net price at $10,991. Texas A&M achieves an 84% graduation rate but costs nearly double at $20,924 net price.

How do earnings compare across Texas programs given the cost differences?

Texas State University graduates earn $36,848 annually, the highest among reporting schools, while paying a moderate $16,438 net price. Tarleton State graduates earn $33,281 despite the program costing $20,261, showing that higher costs don't guarantee better earnings outcomes.

Does acceptance rate indicate program competitiveness in Texas?

Sul Ross State accepts 97% of applicants, reflecting its open-access mission in rural West Texas. Texas A&M maintains the most selective program at 63% acceptance, while most other schools accept between 79-88% of natural resources management applicants.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.