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. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of wildlife students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $21,497. This is less than $26,124, which is the national median of all wildlife majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Virginia Tech.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in wildlife from Virginia Tech. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 147 |
| Forestry | 121 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 67 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 12 |
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