by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in resource management.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for resource management. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 45 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resource Management Schools | 4 |
| Best Natural Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. This is an increase of 61% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in resource management from Michigan State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for resource management master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in resource management in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Resource Management majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,967 a year. This is higher than $37,946, which is the national median for all resource management bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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Of the 29 resource management students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its resource management bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in resource management from Michigan State in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the resource management majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 84 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 82 |
| Forestry | 26 |
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