# Baylor University: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Waco, TX. IPEDS 223232, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/baylor-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,707
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,701 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (9 colleges, $55,595): +$4,106
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,735

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,701 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,024 | $91,179 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $21,530 | $89,134 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $33,902 | $140,354 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $38,852 | $160,847 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $47,895 | $198,285 | 7.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Environmental Science / Conservation at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $75,258 | not reported | $15,563 | 52% |
| Baylor University | $59,701 | $26,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $57,722 | $21,125 | $21,315 | 84% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $57,431 | $24,250 | $10,836 | 53% |
| Texas State University | $55,595 | $24,515 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $54,077 | $24,617 | $14,260 | 53% |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $52,301 | $27,523 | $15,225 | 40% |
| Texas Tech University | $48,134 | $24,000 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Saint Edward's University | $44,134 | $26,000 | $25,578 | 63% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $84,670 Waco, TX, $92,000 TX, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $58,360 Waco, TX, $75,370 TX, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $68,620 Waco, TX, $68,620 TX, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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