# University of Washington-Seattle Campus: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236948, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,867
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,229 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,184 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in WA: 3 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (9 colleges, $58,229): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,263

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,229 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,384 | $26,621 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $7,039 | $29,353 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $8,110 | $33,819 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $14,328 | $59,748 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $30,019 | $125,179 | 7.0 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | $63,465 | $20,250 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Gonzaga University | $60,015 | $24,118 | $35,119 | 86% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $58,229 | $17,184 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $58,229 | $17,184 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $58,229 | $17,184 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Eastern Washington University | $58,106 | not reported | $13,886 | 44% |
| Western Washington University | $53,781 | $20,854 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Central Washington University | $50,776 | $20,000 | $18,476 | 54% |
| University of Puget Sound | $46,112 | $24,623 | $38,394 | 68% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage $102,980 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $98,300 WA, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $95,850 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $88,790 WA, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $82,380 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $78,450 WA, $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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