Environmental Health at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Health, take a look at what University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in Columbia, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 environmental health degrees were awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Health Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Environmental Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 74 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 74 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Environmental Health graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Health graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).
Environmental Health Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 5 master’s environmental health degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, above the national average of 36%.*
Environmental Health Doctoral Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Of the 8 doctoral environmental health graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Environmental Health doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, below the national average of 27%.*
*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
Those who complete Environmental Health program at University of South Carolina-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.