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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Florida

253 Natural Resources & Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 180
Post-Master’s Certificate 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Florida

There are 111,840 people in the state and 1,982,470 people in the nation working in natural resources and conservation jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Florida

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $58,790 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Florida

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,135. 91% of students get financical aid.

#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $46,098. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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

A typical student attending FGCU will pay a net price of $11,299. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,109 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,089. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. Graduates earn an average $43,006 after graduation.

#7

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. In their early career, NUS Florida grads earn an average salary of $43,703.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Florida A&M University.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
2,845 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,184 after graduation. The average student takes 4.69 years to complete their degree at Bethune - Cookman University. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,517.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in FL

Some of the careers natural resources and conservation majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 18% $78,200
Managers 17% $90,740
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $49,500
Forest and Conservation Technicians 14% $46,870
Conservation Scientists 11% $27,810
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 10% $0
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 10% $43,880
Foresters 7% $61,980
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors -4% $43,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Engineering 2,629
Computer & Information Sciences 1,828
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,728
Architecture/Urban Planning 505
Agriculture 472
Physical Sciences 469
Mathematics & Statistics 392
Engineering Technologies 358

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