Environmental Studies at University of North Carolina Asheville
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Studies, consider the program at University of North Carolina Asheville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina Asheville is in Asheville, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 environmental studies degrees were granted at University of North Carolina Asheville.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina Asheville
Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina Asheville. Of 3,056 students, 39 (1%) studied exclusively online and 451 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Environmental Studies graduates at University of North Carolina Asheville, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Studies graduates at University of North Carolina Asheville are 69% women (36) and 31% men (16).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina Asheville
Of the 52 bachelor’s environmental studies graduates at University of North Carolina Asheville, 69% were women (36) and 31% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Asheville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Asheville, lower than 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 North Carolina Asheville pursue many career paths. Below are 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
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