# Florida Gulf Coast University: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Fort Myers, FL. IPEDS 433660, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,875
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,265 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,215 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in FL: 6 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Environmental Science / Conservation at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins College | $63,363 | not reported | $34,732 | 75% |
| University of Florida | $62,683 | $20,500 | $6,541 | 91% |
| Florida State University | $54,288 | $18,979 | $11,297 | 86% |
| University of South Florida | $53,991 | $18,840 | $9,812 | 77% |
| Stetson University | $51,955 | not reported | $19,372 | 62% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $51,265 | $19,215 | $12,568 | 57% |
| University of West Florida | $50,746 | not reported | $9,364 | 59% |
| Florida International University | $49,748 | not reported | $9,288 | 74% |
| Flagler College | $48,085 | $24,427 | $30,525 | 56% |
| Eckerd College | $39,932 | $26,000 | $38,071 | 66% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $60,850 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, $60,830 FL, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $72,480 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, $74,920 FL, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, $51,130 FL, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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