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Environmental Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Environmental Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you are interested in studying Environmental Science, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 75 environmental science degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Environmental Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Program-wide, Environmental Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 64% women (48) and 36% men (27).

Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 72 bachelor’s environmental science degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 67% were women (48) and 33% were men (24).

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Environmental Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 62
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Environmental Science majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 27%.*

Environmental Science Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 3 master’s environmental science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Environmental Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Environmental Science majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

*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 Wisconsin-Madison pursue many career paths. 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

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