Environmental Health at George Washington University
If you are interested in studying Environmental Health, you may want to check out the program at George Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Washington University is located in Washington, DC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 environmental health graduations were recorded at George Washington University.
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Online & Distance Learning at George Washington University
Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Among 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) studied exclusively online and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Health Rankings at George Washington University
These rankings give you a sense of how George Washington University’s Environmental Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 74 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 74 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Environmental Health graduates at George Washington University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Health graduates at George Washington University are 70% women (16) and 30% men (7).
Environmental Health Master’s Program at George Washington University
Of the 23 master’s environmental health degrees awarded at George Washington University, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at George Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at George Washington University, lower than the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Health Graduates
Those who complete Environmental Health program at George Washington University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.