by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in fisheries.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for fisheries. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in fisheries from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #2 most popular school for fisheries master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fisheries majors at Virginia Tech.
Of the 6 fisheries students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Virginia Tech, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in fisheries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 147 |
| Forestry | 121 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 67 |
| Wildlife Management | 54 |
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