# Upper Iowa University: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Fayette, IA. IPEDS 154493, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/upper-iowa-university/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,347
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,765 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,251 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in IA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (5 colleges, $51,387): -$9,622
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,201

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,765 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,715 | $77,769 | 15.2 years |
| 30-48k | $22,774 | $99,978 | 19.6 years |
| 48-75k | $18,720 | $82,181 | 16.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,041 | $87,980 | 17.2 years |
| 110k+ | $23,805 | $104,504 | more than 20 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | $59,071 | $24,000 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Luther College | $52,296 | not reported | $23,097 | 71% |
| Iowa State University | $51,387 | $22,227 | $18,589 | 75% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $46,780 | not reported | $15,901 | 68% |
| Upper Iowa University | $41,765 | $22,251 | $20,942 | 34% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage not reported metro, $78,780 IA, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $75,620 IA, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $69,240 IA, $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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