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

Saint Cloud, MN. IPEDS 174783, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-cloud-state-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,555
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,549 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in MN: 4 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (12 colleges, $53,243): +$6,306
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,583

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,549 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,909 | $40,269 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $9,871 | $44,617 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,034 | $54,394 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $14,781 | $66,810 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $18,989 | $85,830 | 4.0 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | $69,525 | $24,625 | $29,155 | 76% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $65,513 | not reported | $19,139 | 54% |
| Saint Johns University | $59,718 | not reported | $25,672 | 75% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $59,549 | $26,000 | $13,529 | 40% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $56,916 | $24,250 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $56,728 | $26,894 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $49,758 | $23,250 | $22,900 | 77% |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $49,610 | $21,380 | $12,212 | 50% |
| Bemidji State University | $49,001 | $24,000 | $15,261 | 48% |
| St Olaf College | $48,137 | $24,455 | $23,874 | 84% |
| Macalester College | $45,632 | $19,000 | $32,149 | 87% |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $43,584 | not reported | $8,837 | 63% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage not reported St. Cloud, MN, $88,000 MN, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $75,500 St. Cloud, MN, $85,920 MN, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported St. Cloud, MN, $71,280 MN, $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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