Environmental Biology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of Environmental Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Environmental Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 449 students earned theirEnvironmental Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Environmental Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 368 |
| Master’s Degree | 52 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Environmental Biology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,645 |
| 4 years | $55,280 |
| 5 years | $64,232 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology. About 62.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 137 |
| Women | 231 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Environmental Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 75.0% |
| Asian | 14 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 6.0% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 8 | 2.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Environmental Biology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado State University-Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 94 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Dayton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Troy University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Plymouth State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Whitman College is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Providence College is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montana Technological University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regis University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hood College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Environmental Biology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 3,053 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2,375 |
| Ecology | 1,201 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 840 |
| Conservation Biology | 592 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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