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

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 144740, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/depaul-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,381
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,622 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,750 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in IL: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (7 colleges, $54,666): -$2,044
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,344

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,622 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $27,359 | $115,729 | 6.9 years |
| 30-48k | $25,950 | $109,769 | 6.5 years |
| 48-75k | $28,687 | $121,346 | 7.2 years |
| 75-110k | $31,057 | $131,371 | 7.8 years |
| 110k+ | $37,092 | $156,899 | 9.3 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana College | $62,757 | $26,000 | $22,736 | 73% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $57,790 | $24,042 | $36,079 | 73% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $55,382 | $21,000 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Northern Illinois University | $54,666 | $26,625 | $13,391 | 49% |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $54,579 | not reported | $9,833 | 53% |
| DePaul University | $52,622 | $24,750 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $46,565 | $20,927 | $14,109 | 22% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $85,310 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $81,590 IL, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $82,020 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $80,550 IL, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $62,710 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $69,590 IL, $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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