Environmental Science at Louisiana Tech University
If you are interested in studying Environmental Science, take a look at what Louisiana Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Louisiana Tech University is located in Ruston, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 environmental science degrees were awarded at Louisiana Tech University.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana Tech University
Online coursework is an option at Louisiana Tech University. Among 11,873 students, 384 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Environmental Science graduates at Louisiana Tech University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Science graduates at Louisiana Tech University are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana Tech University
Among the 7 bachelor’s environmental science graduates at Louisiana Tech University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University, 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
Students who finish Environmental Science program at Louisiana Tech University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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