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Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science

Bachelor of Arts
The University of Virginia's College at Wise

The environmental science major at UVA Wise is designed to kick-start your career in the field or to prepare you for graduate study. The program combines courses in biology, biostatistics, ecology, chemistry, geographic information systems, geology, and physics. While you are studying botany, zoology, or natural resources in a classroom at UVA Wise, you will also be able to take advantage of the college?s gorgeous surroundings in Southwest Virginia. In fact, our campus boasts a unique wetlands habitat that acts as a living laboratory for water monitoring, species identification, research into local environmental issues, and land reclamation.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The environmental science degree requires prepartory course work in the math and sciences. Students who pursue this degree will study introductory and advanced coursework in geology, geographic information systems, biology, chemistry, biocheistry, math and physics. Students can choose a biology, chemistry or earth sciences track.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Pre-calculus I and II are recommended to prepare you for biology and chemistry.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and The University of Virginia's College at Wise within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Students interested in the sciences are encouraged to pursue the pre-calculus/calculus track to prepare for courses biology and chemistry.
Doing More With Your Degree Students have the option of partipating in undergraduate research or taking classes with experiential learning in the field. Additionally department minors include biology, chemistry, earth science, public health, and physics.
Program Successes & Highlights Undergraduate research and publication. Greater opportunities for graduate study and pre-professional prepartion for dentistry, forestry, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and veterinary medicine. Community-based learning in appalachian environment. Our flagship Fellowship In Natural Sciences (FINS) program provides students with a stipend and fiscal support for summer research projects that may be presented or published.
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between The University of Virginia's College at Wise and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Richard Bland College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Richard Bland College and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of an Associates of Arts or Associate if Science degree will fullfill all general education requirements at Wise with the exception of foreign language and four cultural activity credits. Depending on the major of choice, some general education courses may fulfil major requirements.

As long as program prerequisite courses are met in math, you can begin working on your major as soon as you are admitted to Wise!
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School As long as program prerequisite courses are met in math, you can begin working on your major as soon as you are admitted to Wise!
Credit for Prior Learning UVA Wise accepts CLEP, AP, IB and Cambridge credits for students who meet specified scores.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: The University of Virginia's College at Wise
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
150
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
92% of Transfer students who applied were accepted. The average GPA of transfer studenst accepted was 2.98
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Yes! We have a place for you at Wise! https://college-life.uvawise.edu/
Transfer Student Catalog Year You can choose your first year of attendance at Wise or two years earlier.
First Year Student Catalog Year Your catalog year would be your first year at Wise or when you officially declare your major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Interested students submit an online request form found here: https://www.uvawise.edu/registrar/transferring-courses
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Environmental SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in GeophysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate in Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science - Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science - Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: Elementary Education Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEngineering, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in Science - Pre-MedicalAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science-AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Major in BiologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Degree - Chemistry MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Major in MathematicsAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Medical Lab ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Natural ResourcesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Agriculture MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Biotechnology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityBiology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityChemistry, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMathematics, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityAtmospheric Sciences, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityAstronomy, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityBiology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityComputational and Data Sciences, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearHybrid, Online
George Mason UniversityChemistry, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityEnvironmental Science, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityGeography, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityGeology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMathematics, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMedical Laboratory Science, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityNeuroscience, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityPhysics, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityStatistics, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityBiology-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityChemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityBiochemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityOcean & Earth Sci: Oceanogr-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityPhysics-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityAstrophysics-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityExercise Science-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityScience with concentration in Biology, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityScience with concentration in Chemistry, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityScience with concentration in Professional Science, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityScience with concentration in Physics, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBA in Anthropological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Anthropological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Biomedical SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in GeologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in GeologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in Geospatial ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Geospatial ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Health SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Information Science and SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Aerospace EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in AgribusinessBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAssociate of Agriculture in Agricultural TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Agriculture4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Agricultural Sciences in Agricultural and Extension EducationBachelorBachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Applied ElectromagneticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Biological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Biological Systems Engr in Biological Systems EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Biomedical Engineering in Biomedical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemical Engineering in Chemical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Chip-Scale IntegrationBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Civil Engineering in Civil EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in Clinical NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in Cognitive and Behavioral NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Agricultural Sciences in Community Leadership and DevelopmentBachelorBachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in Computational and Systems NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Comp Modeling & Data Any in Computational Modeling and Data AnalyticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Computer EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Engineering and ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Safety LeadershipBachelorBachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Controls, Robotics & AutonomyBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Controls, Robotics & AutonomyBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Crop and Soil SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Dairy ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Data-Centric ComputingBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Biological Systems Engr in Ecological EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Environmental Science in Ecological RestorationBachelorBachelor of Science in Environmental Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Electrical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Energy & Power Electronics SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Conservation & SocietyBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Data ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Civil Engineering in Environmental EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Environmental HorticultureBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Resources ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Environmental Science in Environmental ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Environmental Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Exercise and Health SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Fish ConservationBachelorBachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Food Science and TechnologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in ForestryBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in GeosciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Industrial & Systems Eng in Industrial and Systems EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Integrated Agriculture TechnologiesBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Landscape Design and Turfgrass ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Machine LearningBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Materials Sci & Engr in Materials Science and EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in Medicinal ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in MeteorologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Micro/Nano SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Microbiology in MicrobiologyBachelorBachelor of Science in Microbiology4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Mining Engineering in Mining EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Mining Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Nanoscience in NanomedicineBachelorBachelor of Science in Nanoscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Nanoscience in NanoscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Nanoscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Networking & CybersecurityBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Nutrition and DieteticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Ocean EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Plant ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in Polymer ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Mechanical Engineering in Robotics and MechatronicsBachelorBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Secure ComputingBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Software SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in StatisticsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable BiomaterialsBachelorBachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable Systems ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Water: Res, Pol, Mng in Water: Resources, Policy, and ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science in Water: Resources, Policy, and Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Wildlife ConservationBachelorBachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Wireless Communications and Signal ProcessingBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAS in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science Degree Kinesiology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science Degree Public Health MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience: Mathematics Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Business Administration MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Health Science MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a STEM MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.Management Occupations
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at The University of Virginia's College at Wise
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $5,890 Per Semester $47,120 $0 $47,120 Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 18 credit hours
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • New Student Fees
    • New Student Fees of $2750 apply to every student and includes Student Information System, Student Activity, and Technology fees.
  • Part Time Students
    • Students that take less than 12 credits hour per semester are charged $250 per credit hour as well student fees.
    • Students that take more than 18 hour per semester are charged $250 per credit hour but no additional fees apply.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.