by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Virginia ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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University of Virginia is in the top 10% of the country for conservation. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 242 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in conservation from University of Virginia. This makes it the #16 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia is $41,790. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Of the 79 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Virginia, about 32% were men and 68% 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 University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
University of Virginia does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at University of Virginia make a median salary of $60,738. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $55,058.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in conservation from University of Virginia. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
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