Environmental Health at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
If you plan to study Environmental Health, consider the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is in Seattle, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 environmental health degrees were granted at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Health Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Environmental Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 74 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 74 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 74 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Environmental Health graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Environmental Health graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 56% women (33) and 44% men (26).
Environmental Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 25 bachelor’s environmental health degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 60% were women (15) and 40% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Environmental Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 42%.*
Environmental Health Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 30 master’s environmental health graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 50% were women (15) and 50% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 47% of Environmental Health master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 36%.*
Environmental Health Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 4 doctoral environmental health degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Environmental Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 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
Graduates of the Environmental Health program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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