# Wofford College: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Spartanburg, SC. IPEDS 218973, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wofford-college/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,824
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,044 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,691 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $50,447): +$4,597
- Versus the U.S. median: +$78

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.05 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,044 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,493 | $34,397 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $11,627 | $47,089 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $10,830 | $43,862 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,092 | $77,323 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,770 | $96,269 | 4.5 years |

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

## Environmental Science / Conservation at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wofford College | $55,044 | $16,691 | $18,732 | 84% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $50,447 | $25,500 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Clemson University | $40,266 | $21,200 | $22,253 | 87% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage not reported Spartanburg, SC, $74,910 SC, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $68,500 Spartanburg, SC, $75,460 SC, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Spartanburg, SC, $52,310 SC, $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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