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 WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in conservation from WVU. This makes it the #95 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in conservation from WVU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 64 |
| Natural Resource Management | 28 |
| Forestry | 23 |
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