# University of Missouri-Columbia: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Columbia, MO. IPEDS 178396, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,429
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,013 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,210 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,953

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,013 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,841 | $59,516 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,378 | $57,525 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,722 | $59,005 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,762 | $84,977 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $26,304 | $113,107 | 8.3 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $49,013 | $20,210 | $20,268 | 75% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage not reported Columbia, MO, $61,050 MO, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $65,390 Columbia, MO, $67,270 MO, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Columbia, MO, $63,130 MO, $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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