Environmental Studies at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you are interested in studying Environmental Studies, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Boston sits in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 environmental studies degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Environmental Studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Environmental Studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 6 bachelor’s environmental studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Environmental Studies program at University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.