Environmental Studies at Bennington College
If you are interested in studying Environmental Studies, consider the program at Bennington College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bennington College sits in Bennington, VT.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 environmental studies degrees were awarded at Bennington College.
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Online Class Availability at Bennington College
Online coursework is an option at Bennington College. Of 927 students, 132 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 62 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Environmental Studies graduates at Bennington College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Studies graduates at Bennington College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at Bennington College
Of the 5 bachelor’s environmental studies degrees awarded at Bennington College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bennington College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bennington College, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Studies Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Studies program at Bennington College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Environmental Studies graduates, 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
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