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. We've also included details on how Roanoke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Roanoke was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Roanoke College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Roanoke is $26,241. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Roanoke, conservation students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,772 for all conservation majors across the country.
Learn about other programs related to Natural Resources Conservation that might interest you.
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Roanoke College.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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