Environmental Studies Doctor’s Degrees
There are 476 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Environmental Studies.
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Education Levels of Environmental Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,185 students earned theirEnvironmental Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Environmental Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 193 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,848 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,023 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 115 |
Earnings of Environmental Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Environmental Studies of $50,009 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 | $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 Studies majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Environmental Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 567 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Environmental Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies. This school awarded 165 doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies. This school awarded 163 doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies. This school awarded 145 doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 144 doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 137 doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies 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 is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies. This school awarded 126 doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies. This school awarded 103 doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 89 doctor's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Environmental Studies that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 10,679 |
| 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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