2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Natural Resources Conservation Master's Degree School for You
With 519 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, natural resources conservation is the #59 most popular major in Virginia.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Natural Resources Conservation program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia
Check out the conservation master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Master's in Natural Resources Conservation
Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the most popular school in Virginia for natural resources conservation students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 42 students majoring in conservation at University of Virginia, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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Out of the 4 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 14 students majoring in conservation at GMU, 21% are male and 79% are female.
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Out of the 4 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 13 students majoring in conservation at VCU, 54% are male and 46% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Christopher Newport University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.
About 38% of the students majoring in conservation at the school are women while 63% are male.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 180 |
| North Carolina | 1,033 |
| Florida | 917 |
| Tennessee | 129 |
| Kentucky | 92 |
| South Carolina | 140 |
| Louisiana | 105 |
| Arkansas | 90 |
| Alabama | 232 |
| Mississippi | 24 |
| West Virginia | 403 |
Majors Related to Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 2,933 |
| Wildlife Management | 2,449 |
| Forestry | 2,233 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 483 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 151 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Lynn Betts.
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