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2026 Best Natural Resource Economics Schools in Michigan

1 Colleges in the United States
20 Natural Resource Economics Degrees Awarded
$48,967 Avg Early-Career Salary

Natural Resource Economics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best natural resource economics schools.

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Best Schools for Natural Resource Economics in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the natural resource economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Natural Resource Economics

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Our analysis ranked Michigan State University the best school in the country for a degree in natural resource economics. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 20 natural resource economics degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, natural resource economics degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $48,967. Students borrow a median of $21,755 to complete this degree. See the full natural resource economics program report for Michigan State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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