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Environmental Science at University of California-Santa Cruz

Environmental Science at University of California-Santa Cruz

If you are interested in studying Environmental Science, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Santa Cruz sits in Santa Cruz, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 environmental science degrees were awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Cruz

Many students take online classes at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Environmental Science graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Science graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 77% women (20) and 23% men (6).

Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Among the 26 bachelor’s environmental science graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 77% were women (20) and 23% were men (6).

University of California-Santa Cruz gender breakdown of Environmental Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 9
Asian 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Environmental Science majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, 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.

Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Science Graduates

Graduates of the Environmental Science program at University of California-Santa Cruz pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Environmental Science graduates, 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

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