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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,875/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 19.1x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #92 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$464K	$467K	$443K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.0x	19.1x	18.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,472

Out-of-state: $100,648 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$41,276

-69% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,044

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,875/yr, Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University land near the $34,545 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 19.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,500 debt-to-$34,875 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #92 out of 256 programs, Florida Gulf Coast University's Natural Resources Conservation and Research offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,875 to $42,044 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Florida Gulf Coast University

With 77% of applicants admitted, Florida Gulf Coast University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 13,809 in Fort Myers, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary $87,710/yr

Environmental scientists and specialists, including health $80,060/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida Gulf Coast University's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program score?

This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Natural Resources Conservation and Research. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Natural Resources Conservation and Research to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Natural Resources Conservation and Research careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →