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

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,645
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,871 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,483 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in AZ: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (4 colleges, $56,120): -$4,249
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,095

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,871 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,353 | $57,284 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 6.3 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $60,369 | $21,000 | $14,967 | 68% |
| University of Arizona | $51,871 | $22,483 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $48,321 | $21,333 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $76,330 Tucson, AZ, $80,600 AZ, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $70,550 Tucson, AZ, $74,920 AZ, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $55,990 Tucson, AZ, $66,750 AZ, $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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