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Natural Resources & Conservation in West Virginia

Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in West Virginia

680 Natural Resources & Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 11th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 123
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 76.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in West Virginia

8,110 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources & conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, natural resources & conservation grads earn an average of $50,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,320.

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,168. 88% of students get financical aid.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

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Marshall University

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,370.

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Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in WV

Some of the careers natural resources & 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 natural resources & conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Military Technologies & Sciences 269
Engineering 158
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 100
Engineering Technologies 69
Physical Sciences 49
Agriculture 29
Mathematics & Statistics 11
Architecture/Urban Planning 6

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View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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