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Natural Resources Conservation at Central Michigan University

Natural Resources Conservation at Central Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University is in Mount Pleasant, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at Central Michigan University.

Studying Online at Central Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Central Michigan University. Of 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at Central Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Central Michigan University’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #8 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #15 of 15
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #29 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #59 of 63
Best Value Nationwide #195 of 429
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #408 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from Central Michigan University

Those who finish Central Michigan University’s Natural Resources Conservation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources Conservation at Central Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,559
2 years $28,515
3 years $36,693
4 years $42,661
5 years $46,528

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Central Michigan University report median earnings of $42,661, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Natural Resources Conservation earnings compared with all majors at Central Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Central Michigan University stands at $29,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Central Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Central Michigan University are 59% women (19) and 41% men (13).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 28 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at Central Michigan University, 57% were women (16) and 43% were men (12).

Central Michigan University gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at Central Michigan University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, lower than the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at Central Michigan University

Of the 4 doctoral natural resources conservation graduates at Central Michigan University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Central Michigan University gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at Central Michigan University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at Central Michigan University

The Natural Resources Conservation program at Central Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Environmental Studies 17
Environmental Science 15

Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Those who complete Natural Resources Conservation program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Coroners $110,095
Foresters $93,406
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,485
Industrial Ecologists $83,212
Conservation Scientists $81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,966
Park Naturalists $76,516

References

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