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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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation.
In 2021, 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.
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MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at West Virginia University.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from WVU in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 76 |
| Forestry | 31 |
| Natural Resource Management | 29 |
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