by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for conservation majors, U-M came in at #8. 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, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 165 students received their master’s degree in conservation from U-M. This makes it the #2 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $29,264. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, conservation students borrow a median amount of $30,295 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at U-M is $214 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from U-M. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the U-M conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from U-M make a median salary of $59,248 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $55,058.
Of the 215 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from U-M in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 7 |
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