Environmental Health at University of Illinois Springfield
If you plan to study Environmental Health, consider the program at University of Illinois Springfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Springfield is in Springfield, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 environmental health degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Springfield.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Springfield
Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Springfield. Of 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) studied exclusively online and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Health Rankings at University of Illinois Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Springfield’s Environmental Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 39 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Environmental Health graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Health graduates at University of Illinois Springfield are 59% women (10) and 41% men (7).
Environmental Health Master’s Program at University of Illinois Springfield
Of the 17 master’s environmental health graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield, below the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Health Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Health program at University of Illinois Springfield pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Environmental Health majors, 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.