by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in natural resources & conservation at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 104 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $41,452 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, natural resources & conservation students borrow a median amount of $24,290 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 69% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
West Virginia University granted 61 bachelor’s completions in wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
West Virginia University awarded 15 bachelor’s completions in land use planning and management/development in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (93%).
West Virginia University granted 14 bachelor’s completions in forest management/forest resources management in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
West Virginia University granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in environmental science in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
West Virginia University conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in wood science and wood products/pulp and paper technology/technician recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
