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.
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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).
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 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.