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

Orono, ME. IPEDS 161253, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,297
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,523 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,500 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in ME: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (4 colleges, $54,121): -$1,598
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,443

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,523 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,642 | $54,866 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,280 | $57,635 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,631 | $63,499 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,508 | $80,325 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $22,018 | $95,558 | 6.0 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Maine | $60,665 | $26,513 | $13,596 | 40% |
| Colby College | $55,719 | $19,313 | $17,180 | 89% |
| University of Maine | $52,523 | $26,500 | $17,510 | 55% |
| University of New England | $48,309 | $27,000 | $38,107 | 68% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $60,110 Bangor, ME, $66,480 ME, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $77,660 Bangor, ME, $83,740 ME, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Bangor, ME, $75,900 ME, $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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