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. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in conservation from VCU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,038 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, conservation students borrow a median amount of $36,873 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 57 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from VCU in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the VCU conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from VCU in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.