# Miami University-Hamilton: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Hamilton, OH. IPEDS 204006, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/miami-university-hamilton/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,708
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,632 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in OH: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (10 colleges, $48,270): -$1,638
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,334

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.59 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,632 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 | $7,760 | $35,618 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $8,737 | $40,103 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $11,171 | $51,275 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $13,775 | $63,227 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $14,425 | $66,211 | 5.9 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 $67,380 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $78,540 OH, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $79,310 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $75,030 OH, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $67,080 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $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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