U.S. median for this major: $54,966.
College Scorecard field of study; 82 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 43% 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 $29,423. College Scorecard.
UA 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 UA'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 | $13,353 | $57,284 | 3.8 years |
| $30–48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 4.2 years |
| $48–75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 4.5 years |
| $75–110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 5.6 years |
| $110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 6.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (51% 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 ($51,871) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,210 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 Arizona colleges
Every Arizona 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 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $60,369 | $21,000 | $14,967 | 68% |
| 2 | University of Arizona | $51,871 | $22,483 | $16,674 | 68% |
| 3 | Northern Arizona University | $48,321 | $21,333 | $14,158 | 61% |
1 more Arizona college offers Environmental Science / Conservation but has 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 UA, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About UA
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 68% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,979
- Full cost breakdown · all 124 majors · overview
Related majors at UA
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Environmental Engineering—
- Sustainability Studies—
UA Environmental Science / Conservation questions
How much do UA Environmental Science / Conservation graduates earn?
Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of University of Arizona earn a median $51,871 four years after graduating and $30,645 one year after. The U.S. median for Environmental Science / Conservation graduates across 260 colleges is $54,966.
How much debt do UA Environmental Science / Conservation graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of University of Arizona is $22,483, about 43% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,875.
Is UA a good school for Environmental Science / Conservation in Arizona?
On pay, Environmental Science / Conservation graduates of University of Arizona earn $51,871 four years out, $4,249 below the median for the same major across 4 Arizona colleges ($56,120) and $3,095 below the U.S. median ($54,966). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does UA rank for Environmental Science / Conservation in Arizona?
Of 3 Arizona colleges reporting Environmental Science / Conservation graduate earnings, University of Arizona ranks 2nd. The highest is Arizona State University Campus Immersion at $60,369.
What jobs do Environmental Science / Conservation graduates get?
A common career is environmental scientist, with a median wage of $76,330 in the Tucson, AZ 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: “University of Arizona Environmental Science / Conservation: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/environmental-science-conservation (College Scorecard and BLS data).