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, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in resource management.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for resource management list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 72 students received their master’s degree in resource management from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #4 most popular school for resource management master’s degree candidates in the country.
Resource Management majors graduating with a master's degree from Virginia Tech make a median salary of $55,619 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all resource management graduates with a master's is $45,074.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the resource management majors at Virginia Tech.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management from Virginia Tech in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% 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 bachelor's in resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The resource management program at Virginia Tech awarded 72 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to 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, 76% 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 resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 121 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 67 |
| Wildlife Management | 54 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 12 |
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