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. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 68% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Michigan State. This makes it the #28 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2021, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of forestry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $34,078. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,236 for all forestry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, forestry students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,875 for all forestry majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 forestry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 forestry majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 76 |
| Wildlife Management | 64 |
| Natural Resource Management | 39 |
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