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Natural Resources Conservation in Michigan

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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Michigan

744 Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources Conservation is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Michigan

Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 551
Master’s Degree 170
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Michigan

3,740 people in the state and 119,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a conservation grad in the state is $66,630, compared to a typical salary of $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

310 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,878. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,356.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,214. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,007.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. This public school has an average net price of $13,962.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,855. 70% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in MI

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 13% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $63,970
Foresters 3% $69,600
Conservation Scientists 2% $60,720

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Wildlife Management 74
Forestry 54
Natural Resource Management 51
Fisheries Sciences 43

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

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