Environmental Studies at Colby College
If you are interested in studying Environmental Studies, 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 located in Waterville, ME.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 environmental studies degrees were granted at Colby College.
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Studying Online 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 Studies graduates at Colby College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Studies graduates at Colby College are 74% women (14) and 26% men (5).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at Colby College
Of the 19 bachelor’s environmental studies graduates at Colby College, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
Minority students account for 21% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Studies Graduates
Those who complete Environmental Studies program at Colby College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.