Environmental Science at Fort Lewis College
If you are interested in studying Environmental Science, consider the program at Fort Lewis College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fort Lewis College is in Durango, CO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 environmental science degrees were awarded at Fort Lewis College.
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Online Class Availability at Fort Lewis College
Online coursework is an option at Fort Lewis College. Among 3,544 students, 56 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 725 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Environmental Science graduates at Fort Lewis College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Science graduates at Fort Lewis College are 54% women (7) and 46% men (6).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at Fort Lewis College
Of the 13 bachelor’s environmental science degrees awarded at Fort Lewis College, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Lewis College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 62% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Lewis College, above the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Environmental Science Graduates
Graduates of the Environmental Science program at Fort Lewis College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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