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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Virginia

252 Natural Resources & Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 169
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a natural resources and conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural resources and conservation majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 56,220 people employed in jobs related to a natural resources and conservation degree, compared to 1,982,470 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Virginia

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $56,710 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
163 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,712 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 53% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

A typical student attending CNU will pay a net price of $25,855. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. In their early career, CNU grads earn an average salary of $45,822.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in VA

Some of the careers natural resources and conservation majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Conservation Scientists 13% $74,840
Managers 11% $130,590
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $75,060
Forest and Conservation Technicians 7% $40,080
Foresters 7% $55,550
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $61,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer & Information Sciences 1,635
Engineering 1,286
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,059
Mathematics & Statistics 242
Physical Sciences 241
Agriculture 206
Architecture/Urban Planning 167
Engineering Technologies 8

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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