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 Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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Michigan State was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for conservation majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $37,170. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at Michigan State is $394 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from Michigan State. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
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, 76% 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 84 |
| Natural Resource Management | 39 |
| Forestry | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.