U.S. median for this major: $54,966.
College Scorecard field of study; 38 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 36% 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 $28,244. College Scorecard.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh 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 State University of New York at Plattsburgh'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 | $9,400 | $40,326 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $12,121 | $51,999 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $17,076 | $73,256 | 3.8 years |
| $75–110k | $17,655 | $75,740 | 3.9 years |
| $110k+ | $24,611 | $105,581 | 5.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (44% 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 ($54,099) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,466 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 New York colleges
Every New York 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 | Fordham University | $71,430 | $23,250 | $44,338 | 82% |
| 2 | Colgate University | $70,760 | $17,000 | $28,786 | 91% |
| 3 | Cornell University | $68,088 | $16,500 | $28,690 | 95% |
| 4 | CUNY Queens College | $65,863 | — | $4,195 | 53% |
| 5 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | $61,905 | $27,000 | $31,563 | 77% |
| 6 | University at Albany | $58,784 | $22,801 | $17,167 | 61% |
| 7 | Binghamton University | $55,579 | $18,269 | $21,620 | 82% |
| 8 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $54,099 | $19,500 | $17,156 | 59% |
| 9 | Skidmore College | $51,512 | $26,751 | $32,297 | 83% |
| 10 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | $51,359 | $25,089 | $26,683 | 51% |
| 11 | Stony Brook University | $49,759 | $16,277 | $18,784 | 76% |
| 12 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | $49,489 | — | $18,952 | 66% |
| 13 | St. John's University-New York | $48,922 | $26,000 | $29,999 | 66% |
| 14 | SUNY Brockport | $48,574 | $23,500 | $16,353 | 55% |
| 15 | Ithaca College | $48,010 | $26,000 | $33,926 | 76% |
| 16 | Canisius University | $45,233 | $26,000 | $17,940 | 66% |
50 more New York 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 State University of New York at Plattsburgh, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About State University of New York at Plattsburgh
- Acceptance rate: 78% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 59% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,403
- Full cost breakdown · all 57 majors · overview
Related majors at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology$44,153
- Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy—
State University of New York at Plattsburgh Environmental Science / Conservation questions
How much do State University of New York at Plattsburgh Environmental Science / Conservation graduates earn?
Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of State University of New York at Plattsburgh earn a median $54,099 four years after graduating and $28,447 one year after. The U.S. median for Environmental Science / Conservation graduates across 260 colleges is $54,966.
How much debt do State University of New York at Plattsburgh Environmental Science / Conservation graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of State University of New York at Plattsburgh is $19,500, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,875.
Is State University of New York at Plattsburgh a good school for Environmental Science / Conservation in New York?
On pay, Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of State University of New York at Plattsburgh earn $54,099 four years out, $1,293 above the median for the same major across 16 New York colleges ($52,806) and $867 below the U.S. median ($54,966). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does State University of New York at Plattsburgh rank for Environmental Science / Conservation in New York?
Of 16 New York colleges reporting Environmental Science / Conservation graduate earnings, State University of New York at Plattsburgh ranks 8th. The highest is Fordham University at $71,430.
What jobs do Environmental Science / Conservation graduates get?
A common career is environmental scientist, with a median wage of $82,160 in New York 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: “State University of New York at Plattsburgh Environmental Science / Conservation: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-plattsburgh/majors/environmental-science-conservation (College Scorecard and BLS data).