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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The bachelor's program at Roanoke was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 213 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roanoke College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Roanoke is $39,588. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Roanoke was $578 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,820 | $34,820 |
| Fees | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,366 | $15,366 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from Roanoke. About 38% were men and 63% 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 Roanoke College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Roanoke does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Roanoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Roanoke College.
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