Doctor’s Degrees in Environmental Science
Education Levels of Bioenvironmental Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 222 people earned their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. This earns it the #112 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bioenvironmental sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| 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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for bioenvironmental sciences majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
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 doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 101 |
| Women | 121 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bioenvironmental sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 103 |
| International Students | 66 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Bioenvironmental Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 52 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from University of Arizona. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maine comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UMaine.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UNC Chapel Hill. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UIUC. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from GMU. About 77% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from ESF. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Merced is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 9,000 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UC Merced. About 42% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wright State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Wright State University - Main Campus.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from University of Virginia. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Drexel University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Drexel. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montana State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from MSU Bozeman.
Montclair State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Montclair State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Iowa State.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,019 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Florida A&M University.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 26,100 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UCSB. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Rutgers University - Newark is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Rutgers Newark.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UNH.
Jackson State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Jackson State. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Baylor University. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Baylor. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bioenvironmental sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 93 |
| General Natural Resources Conservation | 85 |
| Other Conservation & Research | 37 |
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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