Environmental Science at Florida Atlantic University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Science, consider the program at Florida Atlantic University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 37 environmental science degrees were granted at Florida Atlantic University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Atlantic University
Online coursework is an option at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Environmental Science graduates at Florida Atlantic University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Science graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 73% women (27) and 27% men (10).
Environmental Science Master’s Program at Florida Atlantic University
Among the 10 master’s environmental science degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Environmental Science master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, lower than 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
Graduates of the Environmental Science program at Florida Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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