Environmental Science at Ferrum College
If you are interested in studying Environmental Science, consider the program at Ferrum College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ferrum College is in Ferrum, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 4 environmental science degrees were awarded at Ferrum College.
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Studying Online at Ferrum College
Many students take online classes at Ferrum College. Among 763 students, 36 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 319 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Environmental Science graduates at Ferrum College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Environmental Science graduates at Ferrum College are 75% women (3) and 25% men (1).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at Ferrum College
Among the 4 bachelor’s environmental science graduates at Ferrum College, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferrum College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferrum College, lower than 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 Ferrum College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Environmental Science 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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