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Conservation in West Virginia

Conservation Schools in West Virginia

In 2022-2023, 389 students earned their Conservation degrees in WV.

A Conservation major is the 44th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Conservation Majors in West Virginia

Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a conservation major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Conservation Grads in West Virginia

There are 950 people in the state and 119,200 people in the nation working in conservation jobs.

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Wages for Conservation Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a conservation grad in the state is $56,380, compared to a typical salary of $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,168. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at American Military University.

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Marshall University

Huntington
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. 79% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,370.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. A typical student attending WVU will pay a net price of $12,347. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Conservation Careers in WV

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Natural Resource Management 122
Wildlife Management 23
Forestry 13

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