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

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 212054, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drexel-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,835
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,495 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,956 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in PA: 8 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (17 colleges, $57,130): +$1,365
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,529

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.65 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,495 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,055 | $130,456 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $29,435 | $136,873 | 6.0 years |
| 48-75k | $34,970 | $162,611 | 7.2 years |
| 75-110k | $37,842 | $175,965 | 7.8 years |
| 110k+ | $48,089 | $223,614 | 9.9 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | $67,060 | not reported | $43,756 | 92% |
| Bucknell University | $66,963 | $26,798 | $40,766 | 86% |
| Gettysburg College | $62,604 | $24,889 | $31,490 | 83% |
| Temple University | $60,864 | $25,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $60,193 | $26,000 | $24,558 | 44% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $60,193 | $26,000 | $22,213 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $60,193 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Drexel University | $58,495 | $28,956 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $57,130 | $24,125 | $23,726 | 56% |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $56,959 | $26,250 | $21,331 | 54% |
| Ursinus College | $56,633 | not reported | $30,536 | 73% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $56,107 | not reported | $15,699 | 55% |
| Dickinson College | $54,597 | $18,402 | $37,607 | 80% |
| King's College | $53,573 | not reported | $23,093 | 60% |
| Allegheny College | $51,265 | $27,000 | $22,940 | 73% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $50,722 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |
| Juniata College | $49,586 | $27,000 | $23,988 | 74% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $77,710 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $76,110 PA, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $83,000 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $85,580 PA, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $58,590 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $61,480 PA, $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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