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 Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in wildlife.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for wildlife majors, Michigan State came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from Michigan State. This makes it the #8 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in wildlife in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of wildlife students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $27,762. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,748 for all wildlife students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $39,647 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,223 for all wildlife majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the wildlife program at Michigan State is $445 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of wildlife bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State wildlife bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 wildlife majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% 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, 90% 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 wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 82 |
| Natural Resource Management | 39 |
| Forestry | 26 |
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