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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Michigan

243 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 19th most popular major out of a total 31 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
Master’s Degree 202
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 59.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Michigan

There are 41,900 people in the state and 1,982,470 people in the nation working in natural resources and conservation jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $63,460, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Michigan that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,878. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,027 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,058. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,137 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Michigan Tech. A typical student attending Michigan Tech will pay a net price of $15,384. In their early career, Michigan Tech grads earn an average salary of $62,106.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UM Dearborn will pay a net price of $12,855.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $16,007.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $20,371. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 13% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $63,970
Managers 7% $95,390
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 7% $47,810
Foresters 3% $69,600
Conservation Scientists 2% $60,720
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $66,320
Forest and Conservation Technicians 0% $34,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Engineering 3,043
Computer & Information Sciences 1,053
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 900
Physical Sciences 415
Mathematics & Statistics 410
Engineering Technologies 328
Architecture/Urban Planning 253
Agriculture 212

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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