U.S. median for this major: $54,966.
College Scorecard field of study; 29 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 34% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,875.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $82,902. College Scorecard.
Dickinson College Environmental Science / Conservation: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 Science / Conservation nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Dickinson College'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 | $40,755 | $168,318 | 9.0 years |
| $30–48k | $15,081 | $62,285 | 3.3 years |
| $48–75k | $16,316 | $67,385 | 3.6 years |
| $75–110k | $22,696 | $93,734 | 5.0 years |
| $110k+ | $45,175 | $186,573 | 9.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (73% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Environmental Science / Conservation graduates 4 years after graduating ($54,597) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,800 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.
Environmental Science / Conservation at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Environmental Science / Conservation graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villanova University | $67,060 | — | $43,756 | 92% |
| 2 | Bucknell University | $66,963 | $26,798 | $40,766 | 86% |
| 3 | Gettysburg College | $62,604 | $24,889 | $31,490 | 83% |
| 4 | Temple University | $60,864 | $25,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $60,193 | $26,000 | $24,558 | 44% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $60,193 | $26,000 | $22,213 | 17% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University | $60,193 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| 8 | Drexel University | $58,495 | $28,956 | $38,509 | 78% |
| 9 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $57,130 | $24,125 | $23,726 | 56% |
| 10 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $56,959 | $26,250 | $21,331 | 54% |
| 11 | Ursinus College | $56,633 | — | $30,536 | 73% |
| 12 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $56,107 | — | $15,699 | 54% |
| 13 | Dickinson College | $54,597 | $18,402 | $37,607 | 80% |
| 14 | King's College | $53,573 | — | $23,093 | 60% |
| 15 | Allegheny College | $51,265 | $27,000 | $22,940 | 73% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania Western University | $50,722 | — | $18,256 | 52% |
| 17 | Juniata College | $49,586 | $27,000 | $23,988 | 74% |
46 more Pennsylvania colleges offer Environmental Science / Conservation but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Environmental Science / Conservation graduates
Environmental scientist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Compliance Officers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Conservation Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.3% 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 Dickinson College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Dickinson College
- Acceptance rate: 42% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 80% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $70,204
- Full cost breakdown · all 39 majors · overview
Dickinson College Environmental Science / Conservation questions
How much do Dickinson College Environmental Science / Conservation graduates earn?
Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of Dickinson College earn a median $54,597 four years after graduating and $27,663 one year after. The U.S. median for Environmental Science / Conservation graduates across 260 colleges is $54,966.
How much debt do Dickinson College Environmental Science / Conservation graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of Dickinson College is $18,402, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,875.
Is Dickinson College a good school for Environmental Science / Conservation in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of Dickinson College earn $54,597 four years out, $2,533 below the median for the same major across 17 Pennsylvania colleges ($57,130) and $369 below the U.S. median ($54,966). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Dickinson College rank for Environmental Science / Conservation in Pennsylvania?
Of 17 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Environmental Science / Conservation graduate earnings, Dickinson College ranks 13th. The highest is Villanova University at $67,060.
What jobs do Environmental Science / Conservation graduates get?
A common career is environmental scientist, with a median wage of $82,220 in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA area and $82,220 nationally. Others include compliance officers and conservation scientists.
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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: “Dickinson College Environmental Science / Conservation: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/dickinson-college/majors/environmental-science-conservation (College Scorecard and BLS data).