by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for natural resources & conservation students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 202 master's degrees in natural resources & conservation during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The natural resources & conservation master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality natural resources & conservation program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for natural resources & conservation students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for natural resources & conservation students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation needs to check out University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. U-M is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
It is difficult to beat Michigan State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Michigan State University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in natural resources & conservation needs to take a look at Michigan Technological University. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in natural resources & conservation from Michigan Technological University
Explore all the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 170 |
| Natural Resource Management | 14 |
| Forestry | 10 |
| Wildlife Management | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,518 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 583 |
| Engineering Technologies | 297 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 286 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 244 |
| Physical Sciences | 203 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 83 |
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