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Natural Resources & Conservation at Michigan State University

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Natural Resources & Conservation at Michigan State University

What traits are you looking for in a natural resources and conservation school? To help you decide if Michigan State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's natural resources and conservation program.

Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and approximately 49,695 students attend the school each year. Of the 9,450 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 2021, 143 of them were natural resources and conservation majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Natural Resources & Conservation section at the bottom of this page.

Michigan State Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation
  • Master’s Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation
  • Doctorate Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation

Online Classes Are Available at Michigan State

If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.

Michigan State does offer online education options in natural resources and conservation for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

Michigan State Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the natural resources and conservation progam at Michigan State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The natural resources and conservation major at Michigan State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Natural Resources & Conservation. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools 24
Most Focused Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools 326

In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in natural resources and conservation from Michigan State. This makes it the #49 most popular school for natural resources and conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 22 students who received their doctoral degrees in natural resources and conservation, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Natural Resources & Conservation Student Demographics at Michigan State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources and conservation majors at Michigan State University.

Michigan State Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Program

62% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 natural resources and conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.

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About 84% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in natural resources and conservation at Michigan State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in natural resources and conservation.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 120
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 8

Michigan State Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Program

75% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in natural resources and conservation from Michigan State. About 25% were men and 75% were women.

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Of the students who received a natural resources and conservation master's degree from Michigan State, 54% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in natural resources and conservation.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 13
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Michigan State also has a doctoral program available in natural resources and conservation. In 2021, 22 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Natural Resources & Conservation

Natural Resources & Conservation majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Michigan State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Natural Resources Conservation 76
Wildlife Management 64
Natural Resource Management 39
Forestry 17

Careers That Natural Resources & Conservation Grads May Go Into

A degree in natural resources and conservation can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Michigan State University.

Occupation Jobs in MI Average Salary in MI
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 16,270 $56,270
Firefighters 6,640 $45,440
Managers 6,370 $98,780
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 4,010 $25,160
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 2,780 $69,430

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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