# Bowling Green State University: Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy (bachelor's)

Bowling Green, OH. IPEDS 201441, CIP 03.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bowling-green-state-university-main-campus/majors/environmental-natural-resources-management-and-policy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,596
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,620 (U.S. median for this major: $53,620 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,998 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,620 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,396 | $78,183 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $18,547 | $78,825 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $21,820 | $92,735 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $25,741 | $109,399 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $27,414 | $116,510 | 6.4 years |

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

## Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | $53,620 | $25,998 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Ohio State University | $52,528 | $27,000 | $17,339 | 88% |

## Careers
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $69,310 Toledo, OH, $75,030 OH, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $60,050 Toledo, OH, $58,440 OH, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Toledo, OH, $50,330 OH, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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