Environmental Science at West Virginia University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Science, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 environmental science graduations were recorded at West Virginia University.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Environmental Science graduates at West Virginia University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Environmental Science graduates at West Virginia University are 50% women (6) and 50% men (6).
Environmental Science Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Among the 12 bachelor’s environmental science degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Environmental Science bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Science Graduates
Graduates of the Environmental Science program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.