# Miami University-Hamilton: Sustainability Studies (bachelor's)

Hamilton, OH. IPEDS 204006, CIP 30.33. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/miami-university-hamilton/majors/sustainability-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,223
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,660 (U.S. median for this major: $59,660 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,047 (U.S. median $20,045)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.59 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,660 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 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $8,737 | $40,103 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,171 | $51,275 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $13,775 | $63,227 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $14,425 | $66,211 | 2.7 years |

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

## Sustainability Studies at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Hamilton | $59,660 | $23,047 | $11,286 | 25% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $59,660 | $23,047 | $28,384 | 80% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $164,300 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $137,170 OH, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (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
- 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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