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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for natural resources & conservation. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 241 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 232 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 92 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #9 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 232 natural resources & conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 natural resources & conservation majors earned their master's degree from Virginia Tech. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at Virginia Tech.
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 161 |
| Forestry | 109 |
| Wildlife Management | 72 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 59 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,111 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 681 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 508 |
| Physical Sciences | 212 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 206 |
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