by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in resource management.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for resource management list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Natural Resource Management Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in resource management from WVU. This makes it the #40 most popular school for resource management master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in resource management in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of resource management students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $47,232. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,946 for all resource management bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
Of the 26 resource management students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in 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 resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the resource management majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 64 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 25 |
| Forestry | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.