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

Galloway, NJ. IPEDS 186876, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stockton-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,224
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,319 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,281 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in NJ: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (6 colleges, $61,697): -$3,378
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,353

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,319 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,135 | $64,475 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,264 | $60,765 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $18,964 | $80,787 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $26,140 | $111,356 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $28,601 | $121,840 | 5.6 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $67,805 | $25,706 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $67,805 | $25,706 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Seton Hall University | $65,075 | $26,000 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Stockton University | $58,319 | $23,281 | $20,670 | 69% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $58,005 | $18,274 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Rowan University | $56,205 | $23,875 | $22,408 | 67% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $82,900 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, $79,210 NJ, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $78,770 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, $100,000 NJ, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, $64,020 NJ, $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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