Environmental Science at University of Rhode Island
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Science, take a look at what University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 environmental science degrees were awarded at University of Rhode Island.
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Studying Online at University of Rhode Island
Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Environmental Science graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.
Program-wide, Environmental Science graduates at University of Rhode Island are 59% women (19) and 41% men (13).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 32 bachelor’s environmental science graduates at University of Rhode Island, 59% were women (19) and 41% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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