Natural Resources Management
Natural Resources Management offers a dynamic, customizable education built around your interests and career goals.
Choose from five specialized concentrations, each designed to prepare you for impactful work across a wide range of fields within natural resources. Beyond the classroom, you'll have access to abundant experiential learning opportunities that help you explore your passions, build practical skills, and connect your coursework to real-world applications.
Whether you're drawn to wildlife, water, land, or environmental policy, Natural Resources Management empowers you to build a meaningful career doing work that matters.
Environmental Sustainability
With a focus on vital resources such as clean water, wildlife, and recreational amenities, our program emphasizes applying ecological principles to resource management.
Degree & Course Details Davis College Career Pathways
Dynamic Concentration Opportunities
Five specialized concentrations: Conservation Science, Fisheries Biology, Ranch Management, Wildlife Biology and Range Conservation.
Diverse Research Areas
From plants and animals to sustainability and range conservation, our teams explore a wide range of topics that contribute to preserving our natural resources across the nation and beyond.
Industry Connections
The college has strong ties with industries, offering students access to internships, co-op programs, and job placement services for a smooth transition to professional careers.
Graduate Program Pathways
Texas Tech's Master of Science in Natural Resources Management programs deliver exceptional value. Graduates gain advanced expertise in wildlife, fisheries, and land management, launch high-impact careers in conservation and policy, command higher salaries, and build sustainable leadership in resource stewardship.
Career Success Stories
Our Natural Resources Management graduates are making an impact across industries. Explore where our alumni are working and what they're building.
Mark Nall '17
B.S. Natural Resources Management, Concentration in Wildlife Biology
Senior Research Associate, Corteva Agriscience
Mark Nall
Hannah Adams '25
B.S. Natural Resources Management
M.S. Graduate Research Assistant, USGS Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Hannah AdamsCareer Paths & Salary Ranges
Our Natural Resources Management graduates are making an impact across industries. Explore where our alumni are working and what they're building.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Incoming students are considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. Admitted students can find additional internal and external scholarship opportunities through Scholarship Universe. Students are considered for general scholarships with their application for admission to Texas Tech.
All ScholarshipsDavis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Scholarships
Davis College is proud to offer one of the largest scholarship programs at Texas Tech University.
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Department-level scholarships are awarded to students based on academic performance, community involvement, and leadership.
View NRM Department ScholarshipsProgram Faculty
Meet the faculty you'll learn from. Explore their passions and research interests, and visit their profiles to see publications, labs, and projects.
Faculty Directory Explore Research Labs
Richard Stevens, Ph.D.
Caesar Kleberg Endowed Professor of Wildlife Conservation
Department Chair of Natural Resources Management
Richard Stevens, Ph.D.
Matthew Barnes, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Natural Resources Management
Matthew Barnes, Ph.D.
Nathan Gill, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Natural Resources Management
Nathan Gill, Ph.D.
Student Spotlight
Learn a more about what makes Texas Tech’s Davis College special from our current students.
Student Organizations
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Plant ID Team
Students participating on the Texas Tech Plant ID Team meet weekly for meetings and practices, preparing them for competitions in Texas and across the U.S.
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Student Association for Fire Ecology (SAFE)
SAFE activities include social gatherings, participating in prescribed burning with regional partners, and learning about fire ecology research locally and through national networks.
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Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
The American Fisheries Society is dedicated to the professional development of students interested in aquatic conservation and sustainability careers by providing skill development, educational research, and community outreach opportunities.
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Texas Tech Society of Range Management (SRM)
SRM provides students interested in range management opportunities like professional development, volunteer activities, outdoor recreation, and natural resource projects.
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The Wildlife Society at Texas Tech
As a collegiate chapter of the national organization, The Wildlife Society at Texas Tech focuses on creating opportunities for students to learn hands-on skills, build connections, and support conservation projects.
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Student Agricultural Council
The Student Agricultural Council supports all Davis College competitive teams, clubs, and organizations and helps coordinate events like Ag Fest and Winter Welcome.
Student Agricultural Council
Related Programs
Conservation Science Concentration
This concentration equips students with practical experience in the protection of threatened and endangered species and the management of captive populations of species of concern. Students are prepared to address real-world challenges where conservation science and human activities intersect.
Learn about Conservation Science ConcentrationAquatics & Fisheries Biology Concentration
Students in this concentration study the ecological and environmental processes that shape fish populations and communities and aquatic ecosystems, gaining the knowledge needed to sustainably manage fisheries and meet increasing demands on water resources.
Learn about Aquatics & Fisheries Biology ConcentrationRanch Management Concentration
Students in this concentration study the ecological and environmental processes that shape fish populations and communities and aquatic ecosystems, gaining the knowledge needed to sustainably manage fisheries and meet increasing demands on water resources.
Learn about Ranch Management ConcentrationRange Conservation Concentration
The range conservation concentration equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to sustain healthy rangeland ecosystems that balance livestock production, wildlife conservation and recreational use.
Learn about Range Conservation ConcentrationWildlife Biology
This concentration focuses on the study and management of free-range, non-domesticated mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Students develop the skills needed to make informed decisions about conserving wildlife populations and the habitats they depend on. This is also a path for students wanting to pursue a career as a game warden.
Learn about Wildlife Biology ConcentrationReady to Take the Next Step?
Reach out to our team to learn more about the incredible opportunities at Texas Tech.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out who my academic advisor is?
If you have questions about who your advisor is, reach out to Darla Anderson
Why is the college called Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources?
The Davis College is named after Dr. Gordon W. Davis and wife Joyce, whose $44 million gift is Texas Tech's largest donation.
How easy is it to change my major, minor, or concentration?
Very easy! We know interests and career decisions may change throughout your time as a student. Our faculty and advisors are here to support your next steps and guide you to success.
What is the mission of Davis College?
Davis College develops ethical global leaders solving grand challenges through teaching, research, and engagement, partnering to strengthen agriculture, natural resources, and quality of life in West Texas and beyond.
Where is the Davis College Learning Community located?
The learning community is in Murdough Hall, made up of only Davis College majors and has male and female wings. Take a virtual tour of Murdough Hall.
How can I enhance my experience at Texas Tech and get involved?
You can join 40 clubs, organizations, and competitive teams within Davis College, and explore opportunities through events like Ag Fest and Winter Welcome or by talking to their academic advisor.
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