Overview

As a Natural Resources major, you will gain a comprehensive education that blends scientific knowledge with practical skills, preparing you for careers in environmental management, conservation, policy-making and more.The Environmental Science - Natural Resources degree’s curriculum spans the intersection of earth sciences, life sciences, conservation and policy. You will learn how the Earth’s biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, geologic materials and surface processes are all interconnected with policy-making.

While an Appalachian State University student, you’ll have domestic and international opportunities to go into the field to better understand pressing local and international environmental problems, equipping you with the hands-on skills needed to go directly into the workforce and solve these issues.

Career prospects

Botanist
Conservation Land Manager
Ecologist
EPA Inspector
Fisheries Conservationist
Forester
Groundwater Manager
Habitat Manager
Hydrologist
Land Use Planner
Natural Resource Manager
Naturalist
Nature Conservationist
NEPA-certified Environmental Professional

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Geology
Quantifying Environmental Change
Geospatial Technology in a Changing World
Ecology
Global Change Ecology
Dendrology
Conservation Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boone, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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General requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score
Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27248 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27248 USD / year

≈ 27248 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8388 USD / year

≈ 8388 USD / year

Living costs

Boone

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Boone

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