Environmental Studies at University of Kentucky
If you plan to study Environmental Studies, take a look at what University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 environmental studies degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky
Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Environmental Studies graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Studies graduates at University of Kentucky are 69% women (34) and 31% men (15).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 31 bachelor’s environmental studies degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 77% were women (24) and 23% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 29%.*
Environmental Studies Master’s Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 10 master’s environmental studies graduates at University of Kentucky, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Environmental Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Studies Graduates
Those who complete Environmental Studies program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Environmental Studies 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
- 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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