Rangeland ecology and management
Bachelor of Science
Out on the range
Nearly half the land on Earth is rangeland. This includes grasslands, shrublands, woodlands and desert. Managing these natural landscapes and wild habitats – and the life that exists on them – requires specialized skills and science-based knowledge.
In this program, you will learn how to manage, conserve and restore rangelands. Deeply rooted in ecology, the program provides a solid understanding of ecological restoration and the effects of soil, animal grazing, fire and climate change on plants. You will also study topics in livestock management, wildlife, social factors, recreation, agriculture and other areas of natural resource management.
Overview
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Turn nature into a career
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Want to conduct research in the field
- Are a creative problem solver
- Work well independently and as part of a team
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,737 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Sustainability Specialists
$55,170 - Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers
$48,689 - Agricultural Managers
$15,736 - Regulatory Affairs Managers • Compliance Managers
$48,420 - Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
$24,474
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
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Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs
Our college offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.
Learn about clubs related to your major:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Robotics Club
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
- Vandal Atmospheric Science Team (VAST)
Application information
Applicants for the M.Ed. in special education must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
- Number of references: 1
- Other requirements: No
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Note: Due to the nature of this program, immigration regulations prohibit students requiring an F-1 or J-1 visa admission to this program. Other visa categories may be eligible to study in the U.S. Contact the International Programs Office for rules governing enrollment while in the U.S. prior to application submission.