by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,559 a year. This is less than $31,602, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, conservation students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,772 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at Central Michigan is $222 per month.
Learn about other programs related to Natural Resources Conservation that might interest you.
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Central Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from Central Michigan. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 4 |
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