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Environmental Health Schools in Illinois

24 Environmental Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Environmental Health is the 72nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Environmental Health Majors in Illinois

Environmental Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 17
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a environmental health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of environmental health majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.2%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Environmental Health Grads in Illinois

14,930 people in the state and 393,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to environmental health.

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Wages for Environmental Health Jobs in Illinois

Environmental Health grads earn an average of $78,640 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer environmental health degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

In their early career, UIS grads earn an average salary of $42,781. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

Environmental Health Careers in IL

Some of the careers environmental health majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 8% $55,480
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 6% $74,850
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $75,960
Epidemiologists 0% $81,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to environmental health.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Public Health 957
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 299
Other Public Health 154
Health Services Administration 83
Public Health Education & Promotion 79
International Public Health 62
Occupational Health 11
Medical Physics 6

View all majors related to Environmental Health

View Nationwide Environmental Health Report

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