Environmental Science at Colby College
If you plan to study Environmental Science, you may want to check out the program at Colby College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colby College is in Waterville, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 environmental science graduations were recorded at Colby College.
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Online Class Availability at Colby College
Colby College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Environmental Science graduates at Colby College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Science graduates at Colby College are 61% women (20) and 39% men (13).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at Colby College
Of the 33 bachelor’s environmental science graduates at Colby College, 61% were women (20) and 39% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College, above the national average of 27%.*
*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 Colby College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Environmental Science 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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