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. In addition, we cover how Northern Michigan University ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University is $26,266. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University, conservation students borrow a median amount of $25,117 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all conservation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,049.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University was $765 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $530 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
Learn more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from Northern Michigan University. About 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fisheries Sciences | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.