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. We've also included details on how Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,430 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at Central Michigan is $222 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from Central Michigan. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.