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

Bozeman, MT. IPEDS 180461, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montana-state-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,745
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,646 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,040 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in MT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,320

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,646 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,797 | $79,019 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,570 | $82,451 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $21,977 | $97,578 | 6.4 years |
| 75-110k | $24,732 | $109,810 | 7.3 years |
| 110k+ | $25,905 | $115,018 | 7.6 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | $48,646 | $27,040 | $22,499 | 57% |
| The University of Montana | $43,813 | $21,250 | $16,784 | 48% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $80,260 Bozeman, MT, $80,260 MT, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $75,090 Bozeman, MT, $66,660 MT, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $75,430 Bozeman, MT, $73,920 MT, $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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