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 wildlife.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for wildlife. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 42 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from Michigan State. This makes it the #8 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in wildlife in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of wildlife students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $28,901. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,124 for all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $28,425 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all wildlife majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the wildlife program at Michigan State is $445 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Michigan State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in wildlife from Michigan State. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% 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, 83% 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 wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 8 wildlife students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Michigan State, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% 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 master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 76 |
| Natural Resource Management | 39 |
| Forestry | 17 |
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