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

Rochester Hills, MI. IPEDS 171571, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oakland-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,201
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,922 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,171 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in MI: 3 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (9 colleges, $52,176): +$7,746
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,956

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,922 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,422 | $19,987 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,560 | $20,611 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,711 | $30,334 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $11,874 | $53,670 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,217 | $86,861 | 3.3 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $65,714 | $16,577 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Michigan State University | $60,728 | $23,750 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Oakland University | $59,922 | $25,171 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $54,315 | $27,500 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Adrian College | $52,176 | not reported | $25,368 | 48% |
| Northern Michigan University | $50,300 | $24,250 | $14,085 | 52% |
| Grand Valley State University | $49,113 | $24,158 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Central Michigan University | $48,290 | $29,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $37,015 | not reported | $7,007 | 40% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $74,300 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $76,080 MI, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $81,250 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $77,390 MI, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $57,110 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $63,500 MI, $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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