Environmental Science at Oakland University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Science, consider the program at Oakland University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 environmental science degrees were granted at Oakland University.
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Online Class Availability at Oakland University
Many students take online classes at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Environmental Science graduates at Oakland University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Science graduates at Oakland University are 56% women (15) and 44% men (12).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at Oakland University
Of the 27 bachelor’s environmental science degrees awarded at Oakland University, 56% were women (15) and 44% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland University, below the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Science Graduates
Graduates of the Environmental Science program at Oakland University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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