Natural Resources-Park Management

Green River College ETPL
This program prepares graduates to work in state, private, county, municipal, and federal parks as assistant park rangers and in associated positions. Park management includes interpreting plant and animal ecology to the general public. Rangers are responsible for constructing and maintaining trails, campgrounds, and facilities. They collect fees, explain and enforce park rules, and promote public safety.

Financial information

Total tuition

$14,582.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Green River College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

118

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Completion rate

97%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.63

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,537.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Other Industries

28%

Retail Trade

25%

Accommodation and Food Services

14%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

11%

Administrative Support

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
58
Completion rate
97%
Average number of students who completed each year
19
Gender
Male
50%
Female
50%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
80%
Multi-racial
13%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
58%
30 to 39
22%
40 to 49
18%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
29%
Some college experience, but no degree
27%
Certificate or AA
25%
BA or higher
12%