Environmental Health at Western Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Health, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 environmental health degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University
Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Health Rankings at Western Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Environmental Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 39 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Environmental Health graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Environmental Health graduates at Western Carolina University are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).
Environmental Health Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Of the 11 bachelor’s environmental health degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Environmental Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 42%.*
*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 Western Carolina University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
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