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Environmental Science at University of Illinois Springfield

Environmental Science at University of Illinois Springfield

If you plan to study Environmental Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 environmental science degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Springfield.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Springfield

Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Springfield. Of 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Environmental Science graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Science graduates at University of Illinois Springfield are 48% women (15) and 52% men (16).

Environmental Science Master’s Program at University of Illinois Springfield

Of the 31 master’s environmental science graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, 48% were women (15) and 52% were men (16).

University of Illinois Springfield gender breakdown of Environmental Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Environmental Science majors at University of Illinois Springfield

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Environmental Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield, lower than the national average of 24%.*

*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 Illinois Springfield 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

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