# University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Whitewater, WI. IPEDS 240189, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-whitewater/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,693
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,936 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,507 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (8 colleges, $50,922): +$13,014
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,970

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,936 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,440 | $37,474 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $8,752 | $38,859 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $11,176 | $49,621 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,551 | $73,486 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $18,229 | $80,937 | 3.1 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $63,936 | $21,507 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $52,631 | $19,500 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $51,181 | $28,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $51,048 | $23,202 | $13,369 | 48% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $50,797 | $22,163 | $14,054 | 57% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $50,042 | $27,000 | $17,490 | 55% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $49,074 | not reported | $14,305 | 46% |
| Carthage College | $48,562 | $27,000 | $26,565 | 64% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage not reported metro, $72,820 WI, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $78,800 WI, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $79,540 WI, $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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