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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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available 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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