Environmental Science at University of Houston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Science, take a look at what University of Houston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston is located in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 environmental science degrees were granted at University of Houston.
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Studying Online at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Environmental Science graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Program-wide, Environmental Science graduates at University of Houston are 67% women (16) and 33% men (8).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 24 bachelor’s environmental science graduates at University of Houston, 67% were women (16) and 33% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Environmental Science Graduates
Graduates of the Environmental Science program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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