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 FGCU ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #197 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in conservation from FGCU. This makes it the #44 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at FGCU is $34,875. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FGCU paid an average of $744 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $140 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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The conservation program at FGCU awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
FGCU 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 FGCU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at FGCU make a median salary of $53,466. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in conservation from FGCU. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 29 |
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