by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Eckerd ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eckerd was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 161 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eckerd College handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eckerd go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,709 a year. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eckerd, conservation students borrow a median amount of $60,246 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at Eckerd is $643 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eckerd paid an average of $1,577 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,668 | $49,668 |
| Fees | $706 | $706 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,268 | $14,268 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from Eckerd. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eckerd College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Eckerd does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Eckerd Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Eckerd College.
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