Natural Resources

College is a big investment, but a University of Arizona education may be more affordable than you think. No matter your background or family’s financial situation, you have options to make it manageable.

Western University Exchange (WUE)

Our Natural Resources major is eligible for a Western University Exchange (WUE) discount! Students from participating states can enroll in classes and pay only 150% of in-state tuition.

Estimated Tuition

At Arizona, 9 out of 10 students receive financial aid. That means most students pay less than the estimates shown here. By maximizing your financial aid – scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study – you can lower your costs while earning a degree that will pay you back for a lifetime.

Estimated cost of tuition for first-year and transfer students:

• Arizona residents: $13,900/yr
• Non-Arizona residents: $42,300/yr

Get our degree guide to learn how students like you are funding their futures.

Application requirements vary based on your status as a first-time, transfer, international, online or returning student.

• Students who haven't completed 12+ transferable post-high school college credits are considered a first-time college student, and must meet Arizona's core competency requirements to be eligible to apply.
• You are considered a transfer student if you have completed 12+ transferable post-high school college credits.
  • If you are under the age of 22 at the start of your desired term, you will need to meet the core competency requirements and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA.
  • If you are 22 or older at the start of your desired term, you will need a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA.
• SAT/ACT scores are not required for general admission.
• You have the option to submit a resume and 500-word personal statement during your application.

Get our degree guide to find out more details about the application process and deadlines.

A degree in natural resources prepares you for careers in resource and wildlife management, conservation, and research. It also can serve as a springboard for graduate school. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for careers in conservation science was $68,300 per year (2023).

Although your career possibilities are limitless, here are some example career paths our students follow:

• Wildlife biologist: Study the biology, behaviors, and habitats of a variety of animals in the wild and contribute to their conservation or restoration.
• Natural resources manager: Supervise work related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as field and lab data acquisitions, testing, quality control, and development of environmental or ecological management plans.
• Rangeland restoration manager: Guide the sustainable management of rangeland for the benefits of current stakeholders and future generations.
• Watershed eco-hydrologist: Serve as the technical lead for water monitoring and data collection for public and private entities, focused on safe water and environmental sustainability.
• Fisheries technician: Assess and restore wild fish populations, guide the rearing and transport of hatchery fish populations, collect and record stream and lake data, and manage hatchery or aquaculture facilities.