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- School Code: 146900
- Phone: (407) 303-7742
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
65.75%FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
24FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,316Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
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Environmental Science Degree
The environmental science degree program at Florida Institute of Technology instructs students on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles related to the study and focus of the solution of environmental issues, such as abating and controlling environmental pollution and degradation, natural resources management, and the effects human society has on the natural environment. Students who graduate the environmental science degree program will have gained instruction in courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer environmental science degrees.
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Florida Institute of Technology
Also known as Florida Tech
671 Winyah Drive, Orlando, FL
Florida Institute of Technology is a nonprofit private institution that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Melbourne, FL, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Florida Institute of Technology exceeds nine thousand per year.
Areas of study available at Florida Institute of Technology include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Transportation And Materials Moving
- Engineering
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Computer And Information Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1040 to 1250 on the SAT and between 21 to 28 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Florida Tech. Florida Tech has an acceptance rate of 57 percent of which only 17 percent decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $38,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $7,600 each year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.
The Florida Institute of Technology Panthers participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Rowing (NCAA Division II)
Students who would like to view more about Florida Institute of Technology can take a look at their website at http://www.fit.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida Tech has offered the following program levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 3 |
Master's Degree | 1 |
Doctorate Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Environmental Science program at Florida Tech, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Description
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, environmental scientists and specialists, including health employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Total Employment: 510
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.98
- Average Annual Salary: $54040
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Florida Tech accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Florida Institute of Technology may offer services to students like:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Florida Institute of Technology is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Sunshine State Conference)
- Basketball (Sunshine State Conference)
- Football (Gulf South Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports