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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in wildlife.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for wildlife majors, Virginia Tech came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,563 a year. This is less than $28,748, which is the national median of all wildlife majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $38,160 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,223 for all wildlife majors across 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 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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Of the 72 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in wildlife from Virginia Tech in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech wildlife 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 161 |
| Forestry | 109 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 59 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 11 |
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