U.S. median for this major: $57,114.
College Scorecard field of study; 24 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 45% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,641.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $33,007. College Scorecard.
BGSU Environmental Design: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Ohio colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Environmental Design nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses BGSU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,396 | $78,183 | 3.2 years |
| $30–48k | $18,547 | $78,825 | 3.2 years |
| $48–75k | $21,820 | $92,735 | 3.8 years |
| $75–110k | $25,741 | $109,399 | 4.5 years |
| $110k+ | $27,414 | $116,510 | 4.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (49% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Environmental Design graduates 4 years after graduating ($59,873) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,435 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Environmental Design graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Interior Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at BGSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About BGSU
- Acceptance rate: 81% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 64% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,896
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at BGSU
- Interior Architecture$53,592
BGSU Environmental Design questions
How much do BGSU Environmental Design graduates earn?
Environmental Design graduates of Bowling Green State University earn a median $59,873 four years after graduating and $43,843 one year after. The U.S. median for Environmental Design graduates across 12 colleges is $57,114.
How much debt do BGSU Environmental Design graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Environmental Design graduates of Bowling Green State University is $27,000, about 45% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,641.
Where does BGSU rank for Environmental Design in Ohio?
Of 1 Ohio colleges reporting Environmental Design graduate earnings, Bowling Green State University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Environmental Design graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $146,180 in the Toledo, OH area and $171,270 nationally. Others include architects, except landscape and naval and interior designers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Bowling Green State University Environmental Design: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/bowling-green-state-university-main-campus/majors/environmental-design (College Scorecard and BLS data).