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.
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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).
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 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).
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 |
*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
- 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.