# Kent State University at Kent: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,020
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,208 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,556 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in OH: 7 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (10 colleges, $48,270): -$1,062
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,758

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,208 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 | $15,280 | $65,551 | 5.6 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | 6.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | 8.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | 9.6 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University | $60,965 | not reported | $12,767 | 51% |
| Ohio State University | $58,119 | $21,438 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Cincinnati | $55,075 | $22,125 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Cleveland State University | $53,245 | $21,965 | $14,764 | 51% |
| University of Toledo | $49,332 | $21,100 | $17,249 | 57% |
| Kent State University at Stark | $47,208 | $21,556 | $10,897 | 37% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $47,208 | $21,556 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $46,632 | $25,500 | $11,286 | 25% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $46,632 | $25,500 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Oberlin College | $46,580 | $23,250 | $38,645 | 81% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $72,530 Akron, OH, $78,540 OH, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $74,200 Akron, OH, $75,030 OH, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $66,420 Akron, OH, $63,160 OH, $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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