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Natural Resources Conservation at Virginia Commonwealth University

If you plan to study Natural Resources Conservation, take a look at what Virginia Commonwealth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 61 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University

Distance learning is available at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) studied exclusively online and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Natural Resources Conservation program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 77
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#44 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#234 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#241 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University

Graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Natural Resources Conservation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,136
2 years	$30,562
3 years	$39,440
4 years	$46,658
5 years	$54,919

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University report median earnings of $46,658, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University is $23,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 77% women (47) and 23% men (14).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 56 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 77% were women (43) and 23% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	46
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, below the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Of the 5 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1

Minority students account for 20% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, lower than the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at Virginia Commonwealth University

The Natural Resources Conservation program at Virginia Commonwealth University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Environmental Studies	61

Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Those who complete Natural Resources Conservation program at Virginia Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors	$119,630
Coroners	$110,095
Foresters	$93,406
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,485
Industrial Ecologists	$83,212
Conservation Scientists	$81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,966
Park Naturalists	$76,516

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.