Environmental Studies at College of Charleston
If you plan to study Environmental Studies, you may want to check out the program at College of Charleston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 environmental studies degrees were granted at College of Charleston.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Charleston
Many students take online classes at College of Charleston. Of 11,926 students, 826 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Environmental Studies graduates at College of Charleston, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Environmental Studies graduates at College of Charleston are 79% women (23) and 21% men (6).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at College of Charleston
Of the 4 bachelor’s environmental studies graduates at College of Charleston, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston, below the national average of 29%.*
Environmental Studies Master’s Program at College of Charleston
Among the 25 master’s environmental studies degrees awarded at College of Charleston, 76% were women (19) and 24% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies master’s degree recipients at College of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Environmental Studies master’s degree recipients at College of Charleston, lower than the national average of 20%.*
*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
Students who finish Environmental Studies program at College of Charleston work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Environmental Studies 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
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