Environmental Science at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Environmental Science, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Harrisburg Area Community College sits in Harrisburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 environmental science degrees were granted at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Harrisburg Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) studied exclusively online and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Environmental Science graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Science graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Environmental Science Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Of the 11 associate’s environmental science graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Environmental Science associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*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 Harrisburg Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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
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