by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in resource management.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for resource management. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 54 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in resource management from Michigan State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for resource management master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in resource management in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Resource Management majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,632 a year. This is higher than $32,505, which is the national median for all resource management bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, resource management students borrow a median amount of $21,755 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all resource management bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,571.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the resource management majors at Michigan State University.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in resource management from Michigan State in 2021, 44% were men and 56% 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, 89% 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 resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in resource management from Michigan State. About 14% were men and 86% 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 resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 76 |
| Wildlife Management | 64 |
| Forestry | 17 |
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