Environmental Studies at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Environmental Studies, take a look at what Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 49 environmental studies degrees were granted at Boston College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston College
Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Environmental Studies graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Studies graduates at Boston College are 73% women (36) and 27% men (13).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Among the 49 bachelor’s environmental studies degrees awarded at Boston College, 73% were women (36) and 27% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 35% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston 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
Those who complete Environmental Studies program at Boston College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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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