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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in Florida

27 accredited institutions in Florida offering natural resources & conservation programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

27
Colleges
2,961
Graduates/yr
16
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Natural Resources & Conservation Programs in Florida

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Florida
Gainesville
414
Graduates/yr
24%
Acceptance
$4,477
In-State Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Florida State University
Tallahassee
411
Graduates/yr
25%
Acceptance
$4,640
In-State Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of South Florida
Tampa
408
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$4,559
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Miami
Coral Gables
366
Graduates/yr
19%
Acceptance
$58,104
Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
$11,008
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Florida
Orlando
324
Graduates/yr
40%
Acceptance
$4,478
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg
180
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$49,668
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$28,854
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of West Florida
Pensacola
105
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$3,735
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Flagler College
Saint Augustine
99
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$25,710
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$21,571
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
Florida International University
Miami
84
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$4,721
In-State Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg
84
Graduates/yr
$1,943
In-State Tuition
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
The University of Tampa
Tampa
75
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$31,162
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$28,910
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicBachelor's
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale
69
Graduates/yr
$1,968
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
54
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$35,880
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$25,742
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Stetson University
DeLand
54
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$54,820
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$21,345
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rollins College
Winter Park
42
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$58,300
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$27,941
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Florida Southern College
Lakeland
39
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$41,500
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$23,239
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicBachelor's
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
30
Graduates/yr
21%
Acceptance
$3,152
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicAssociate's
The College of the Florida Keys
Key West
27
Graduates/yr
$2,483
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicMaster's
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
24
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$2,522
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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20
PublicAssociate's
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth
18
Graduates/yr
$3,030
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicAssociate's
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach
12
Graduates/yr
$3,072
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa
12
Graduates/yr
$1,925
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicBachelor's
Florida Gateway College
Lake City
12
Graduates/yr
$2,369
In-State Tuition
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24
Private NonprofitMaster's
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
9
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$43,420
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$23,742
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lynn University
Boca Raton
3
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$41,200
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$32,389
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitMaster's
Ana G. Mendez University
Orlando
3
Graduates/yr
$11,850
Tuition
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27
PublicAssociate's
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville
3
Graduates/yr
$2,095
In-State Tuition
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Studying Natural Resources & Conservation in Florida

Florida has 27 accredited colleges offering natural resources & conservation programs, producing 2,961 graduates annually. Of these, 16 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Florida residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.