2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 853 degrees and certificates were awarded to natural resources and conservation students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #25 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Virginia to see which master's degree programs were the most popular 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 natural resources and 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 analysis found Virginia Tech to be the most popular school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 52% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 48% are male.
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Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 42 students majoring in natural resources and conservation at University of Virginia, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for natural resources and conservation students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 79% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 21% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 46% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 54% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Christopher Newport University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular natural resources and conservation schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.
About 38% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 63% are male.
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Request InformationBest Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,277 |
| West Virginia | 708 |
| Mississippi | 190 |
| South Carolina | 255 |
| Florida | 1,320 |
| Arkansas | 161 |
| Alabama | 365 |
| Kentucky | 149 |
| Georgia | 378 |
| Tennessee | 320 |
| Louisiana | 191 |
Natural Resources & Conservation Related Majors
Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 22,254 |
| Natural Resource Management | 2,933 |
| Wildlife Management | 2,449 |
| Forestry | 2,233 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 483 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 151 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 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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