# Dartmouth College: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Hanover, NH. IPEDS 182670, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dartmouth-college/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,671
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,020 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,078 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in NH: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NH median for this major (6 colleges, $56,740): +$10,280
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,054

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,020 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $41 | $169 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $489 | $2,020 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $2,695 | $11,130 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $8,534 | $35,245 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $52,036 | $214,909 | 8.5 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | $67,020 | $15,078 | $29,519 | 96% |
| Keene State College | $58,065 | $23,360 | $17,887 | 60% |
| University of New Hampshire | $57,747 | $26,750 | $23,805 | 76% |
| Plymouth State University | $55,156 | $27,000 | $19,216 | 52% |
| Colby-Sawyer College | $47,114 | not reported | $27,431 | 57% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage not reported metro, $80,810 NH, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $82,800 NH, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $74,650 NH, $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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