Environmental Science at DePaul University
If you are interested in studying Environmental Science, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 environmental science degrees were awarded at DePaul University.
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Studying Online at DePaul University
Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Environmental Science graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Science graduates at DePaul University are 47% women (7) and 53% men (8).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University
Among the 7 bachelor’s environmental science degrees awarded at DePaul University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, higher than the national average of 27%.*
Environmental Science Master’s Program at DePaul University
Among the 8 master’s environmental science degrees awarded at DePaul University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science master’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Environmental Science master’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above the national average of 24%.*
*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 DePaul University pursue many career paths. Here 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.