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

Ashland, OR. IPEDS 210146, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-oregon-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,632
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,945 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,543 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in OR: 8 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (8 colleges, $54,816): -$9,871
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,021

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,945 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,830 | $51,342 | 6.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,466 | $54,102 | 6.4 years |
| 48-75k | $15,813 | $68,628 | 8.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,415 | $97,281 | 11.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,181 | $104,946 | 12.5 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | $58,961 | $29,250 | $9,552 | 53% |
| Oregon State University | $55,805 | $23,267 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $55,805 | $23,267 | $18,048 | 56% |
| University of Portland | $54,975 | $22,875 | $28,210 | 80% |
| Willamette University | $54,657 | $22,511 | $25,121 | 71% |
| University of Oregon | $49,770 | $20,500 | $22,182 | 72% |
| Pacific University | $47,202 | not reported | $35,273 | 67% |
| Southern Oregon University | $44,945 | $23,543 | $16,732 | 43% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $81,070 Medford, OR, $97,440 OR, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $77,260 Medford, OR, $82,990 OR, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $76,960 Medford, OR, $80,790 OR, $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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