Bachelor’s Degrees in Environmental Science
Education Levels of Bioenvironmental Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,016 people earned their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. This makes it the 63rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bioenvironmental sciences at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 8,016 |
Master’s Degree | 1,117 |
Associate Degree | 404 |
Doctor’s Degree | 222 |
Basic Certificate | 121 |
Graduate Certificate | 35 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
Earnings of Bioenvironmental Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. About 59.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 3,213 |
Women | 4,803 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bioenvironmental sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 439 |
Black or African American | 212 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,000 |
White | 5,515 |
International Students | 152 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 698 |
Most Popular Bioenvironmental Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 511 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for bioenvironmental sciences students seekinga bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from American Military University. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 303 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from SNHU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from USF Tampa. About 68% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Washington University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from WWU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
University of California - Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UC Davis. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Humboldt State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Humboldt State University. Of these students, 59% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Oregon State. About 59% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UW Seattle. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UMN Twin Cities. About 57% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Florida State. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UNCW. About 61% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UCLA. Of these students, 74% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Vermont is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UVM. About 64% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from University of Virginia. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Ohio State. Of these students, 62% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 71% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from NC State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UTSA. About 58% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iowa State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Iowa State. Of these students, 53% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Texas State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bioenvironmental sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Environmental Studies | 7,988 |
General Natural Resources Conservation | 1,493 |
Other Conservation & Research | 117 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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