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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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $37,214 a year. 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 UWF paid an average of $641 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UWF conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWF Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 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 | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at The University of West Florida.
More about our data sources and methodologies.