Environmental Health at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Environmental Health, consider the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University is located in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 environmental health degrees were awarded at Boston University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston University
Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Health Rankings at Boston University
These rankings give you a sense of how Boston University’s Environmental Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #60 of 74 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #60 of 74 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Environmental Health graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Environmental Health graduates at Boston University are 90% women (18) and 10% men (2).
Environmental Health Master’s Program at Boston University
Among the 13 master’s environmental health graduates at Boston University, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 36%.*
Environmental Health Doctoral Program at Boston University
Of the 7 doctoral environmental health graduates at Boston University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Environmental Health doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Environmental Health Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Health program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Environmental Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Climate Change Policy Analysts | $46,198 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.