Environmental Science at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Environmental Science, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 85 environmental science degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Environmental Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Program-wide, Environmental Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 45% women (38) and 55% men (47).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 85 bachelor’s environmental science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 45% were women (38) and 55% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Science Graduates
Those who complete Environmental Science program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
- 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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