by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in resource management.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for resource management list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in resource management from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #4 most popular school for resource management master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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Of the 14 resource management students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia Tech, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its resource management 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.
Resource Management majors graduating with a master's degree from Virginia Tech make a median salary of $71,291 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all resource management graduates with a master's is $54,608.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of resource management master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the resource management majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 109 |
| Wildlife Management | 72 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 59 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 11 |
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