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. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in resource management.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for resource management list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in resource management from WVU. This makes it the #40 most popular school for resource management master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in resource management in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of resource management students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $39,614. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,505 for all resource management bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, resource management students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all resource management bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,571.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the resource management majors at West Virginia University.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of resource management bachelor's degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in resource management from WVU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 76 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 32 |
| Forestry | 31 |
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