by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for natural resources & conservation, coming in at #186 out of 468 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in natural resources & conservation at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 186 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The natural resources & conservation field at MSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 95 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 80 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 30 |
| Forestry | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 186 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
MSU is in the top 15% of the country for natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $43,549 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, natural resources & conservation students borrow a median amount of $26,232 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 2 |
