U.S. median for this major: $54,966.
College Scorecard field of study; 142 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 37% 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 $30,305. College Scorecard.
Ohio State University 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 Ohio State University'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 | $4,885 | $20,566 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | 1.1 years |
| $48–75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | 1.8 years |
| $75–110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 3.8 years |
| $110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 5.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (71% 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 ($58,119) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $22,681 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 Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Environmental Science / Conservation graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngstown State University | $60,965 | — | $12,767 | 50% |
| 2 | Ohio State University | $58,119 | $21,438 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 3 | University of Cincinnati | $55,075 | $22,125 | $25,648 | 75% |
| 4 | Cleveland State University | $53,245 | $21,965 | $14,764 | 51% |
| 5 | University of Toledo | $49,332 | $21,100 | $17,249 | 57% |
| 6 | Kent State University at Starkmostly 2-year | $47,208 | $21,556 | $10,897 | 37% |
| 7 | Kent State University at Kent | $47,208 | $21,556 | $20,787 | 64% |
| 8 | Miami University-Hamilton | $46,632 | $25,500 | $11,286 | 25% |
| 9 | Miami University-Oxford | $46,632 | $25,500 | $28,384 | 80% |
| 10 | Oberlin College | $46,580 | $23,250 | $38,645 | 81% |
33 more Ohio 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 Ohio State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Ohio State University
- Acceptance rate: 61% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 88% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $60,409
- Full cost breakdown · all 129 majors · overview
Related majors at Ohio State University
- Environmental Engineering$80,775
- Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy$52,528
- Sustainability Studies—
Ohio State University Environmental Science / Conservation questions
How much do Ohio State University Environmental Science / Conservation graduates earn?
Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of Ohio State University earn a median $58,119 four years after graduating and $39,545 one year after. The U.S. median for Environmental Science / Conservation graduates across 260 colleges is $54,966.
How much debt do Ohio State University Environmental Science / Conservation graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of Ohio State University is $21,438, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,875.
Is Ohio State University a good school for Environmental Science / Conservation in Ohio?
On pay, Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of Ohio State University earn $58,119 four years out, $9,849 above the median for the same major across 10 Ohio colleges ($48,270) and $3,153 above the U.S. median ($54,966). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Ohio State University rank for Environmental Science / Conservation in Ohio?
Of 10 Ohio colleges reporting Environmental Science / Conservation graduate earnings, Ohio State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Youngstown State University at $60,965.
What jobs do Environmental Science / Conservation graduates get?
A common career is environmental scientist, with a median wage of $82,350 in the Columbus, OH 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: “Ohio State University Environmental Science / Conservation: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/environmental-science-conservation (College Scorecard and BLS data).