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

Fayetteville, AR. IPEDS 106397, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,091
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,967 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,042 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in AR: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,999

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,967 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,319 | $60,713 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $14,322 | $60,725 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,934 | $67,560 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,772 | $88,073 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,470 | $95,273 | 4.9 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $51,967 | $23,042 | $18,209 | 71% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $61,690 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $57,220 AR, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $79,820 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $64,680 AR, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $73,320 AR, $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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