by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU highly for natural resource management, ranked #3 out of 55 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resource Management Schools | 3 of 55 |
| Best Natural Resource Management Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Natural Resource Management Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 6 |
The following degree levels are offered in natural resource management at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in natural resource management.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for natural resource management at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, natural resource management students accumulate a median of $21,755 in student loans. This is below $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of natural resource management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of natural resource management bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into 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 natural resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU granted 20 bachelor’s completions in environmental/natural resource economics in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resource Management | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resource Management | 4 |