Environmental Science at Nevada State University
If you plan to study Environmental Science, consider the program at Nevada State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Nevada State University is located in Henderson, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 environmental science graduations were recorded at Nevada State University.
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Online Class Availability at Nevada State University
Many students take online classes at Nevada State University. Among 7,549 students, 1,056 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,562 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Environmental Science graduates at Nevada State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Science graduates at Nevada State University are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at Nevada State University
Among the 10 bachelor’s environmental science graduates at Nevada State University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Nevada State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Nevada State University, higher 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Science Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Science program at Nevada State University go on to a range of careers. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.