Environmental Science Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Environmental Science is offered at 619 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Environmental Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.8% of Environmental Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Environmental Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,679 people earned theirEnvironmental Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Environmental Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 17 |
| Associate’s Degree | 437 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,568 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,427 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 230 |
Earnings of Environmental Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Environmental Science of $50,009 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,020 |
| 4 years | $50,009 |
| 5 years | $58,179 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Environmental Science majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 443 |
| Women | 795 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Environmental Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 745 | 60.2% |
| Asian | 47 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 159 | 12.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Environmental Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 740 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Environmental Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Environmental Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 554 master's degrees in Environmental Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Environmental Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. This school awarded 168 master's degrees in Environmental Science 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a popular choice for Environmental Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in Environmental Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. This school awarded 120 master's degrees in Environmental Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Environmental Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Environmental Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University is a popular choice for Environmental Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont is a popular choice for Environmental Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Environmental Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 104 master's degrees in Environmental Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Environmental Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 100 master's degrees in Environmental Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. This school awarded 99 master's degrees in Environmental Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in Environmental Science from this school. 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 Science that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 10,185 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 2,739 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 250 |
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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