Environmental Studies at Southern Oregon University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Studies, take a look at what Southern Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 environmental studies degrees were granted at Southern Oregon University.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Oregon University
Many students take online classes at Southern Oregon University. Of 5,113 students, 652 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,448 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Environmental Studies graduates at Southern Oregon University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Environmental Studies graduates at Southern Oregon University are 72% women (23) and 28% men (9).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at Southern Oregon University
Among the 26 bachelor’s environmental studies graduates at Southern Oregon University, 65% were women (17) and 35% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Oregon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Oregon University, below the national average of 29%.*
Environmental Studies Master’s Program at Southern Oregon University
Among the 6 master’s environmental studies degrees awarded at Southern Oregon University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies master’s degree recipients at Southern Oregon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
*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 Southern Oregon University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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