by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UWF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UWF. This makes it the #83 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,261 a year. This is higher than $31,602, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
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MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at The University of West Florida.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from UWF in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The conservation program at UWF awarded 11 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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