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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Florida

1,008 students earned Conservation degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources Conservation is the 53rd most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Florida

Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 809
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 79
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 79
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 79
Master’s Degree 59
Associate Degree 44
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.3%
  • White: 65.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Florida

6,260 people in the state and 119,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Florida

In this state, conservation grads earn an average of $58,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. 94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,618.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,299. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,822 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,531.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,687 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 48% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

In their early career, UWF grads earn an average salary of $35,816. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#9

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,177 a year. 74% of students get financical aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,360 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in FL

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 18% $78,200
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $49,500
Conservation Scientists 11% $27,810
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 10% $0
Foresters 7% $61,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Natural Resource Management 143
Forestry 117
Wildlife Management 94
Fisheries Sciences 49

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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