Environmental Science at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Environmental Science, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern University sits in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 environmental science degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.
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Studying Online at Northwestern University
Distance learning is available at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Environmental Science graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Science graduates at Northwestern University are 54% women (13) and 46% men (11).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 24 bachelor’s environmental science degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 54% were women (13) and 46% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Science Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Science program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. 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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