Environmental Science at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Environmental Science, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ball State University is in Muncie, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 environmental science degrees were granted at Ball State University.
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Studying Online at Ball State University
Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Environmental Science graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Science graduates at Ball State University are 22% women (4) and 78% men (14).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 15 bachelor’s environmental science graduates at Ball State University, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 27%.*
Environmental Science Doctoral Program at Ball State University
Among the 3 doctoral environmental science degrees awarded at Ball State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science doctoral degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Science Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Science program at Ball State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Environmental Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Compliance Officers | $71,138 |
| Customs Brokers | $67,529 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | $52,280 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.