Environmental Studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Studies, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 environmental studies degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Environmental Studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 77% women (23) and 23% men (7).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 30 bachelor’s environmental studies degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 77% were women (23) and 23% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Environmental Studies program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Environmental Studies 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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