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Natural Resources & Conservation in Michigan

Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Michigan

1,242 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Michigan

Natural Resources & Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 832
Master’s Degree 290
Associate Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a natural resources & conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural resources & conservation majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 75.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Michigan

41,900 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources & conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Michigan

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $63,460 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer natural resources & conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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196 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,449. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. A typical student attending Northern Michigan University will pay a net price of $16,723. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,283. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $14,630. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,909 Total Students

A typical student attending Lake Superior State University will pay a net price of $14,724. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Lake Superior State University.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $19,884.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,614. 54% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. 98% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,055.

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Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in MI

Some of the careers natural resources & conservation majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Firefighters 7% $45,210
Fire Inspectors 4% $62,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to natural resources & conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Engineering 8,586
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,647
Engineering Technologies 2,201
Mathematics & Statistics 1,331
Physical Sciences 1,288
Agriculture 673
Architecture/Urban Planning 423
Science Technologies 127

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