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Environmental Health Schools in New York

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

In terms of popularity, Environmental Health is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 153 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Environmental Health Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 63
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48
Bachelor’s Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 24.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.5%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Environmental Health Grads in New York

31,410 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 New York

Environmental Health grads earn an average of $79,340 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New York that offer environmental health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,823. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,604 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,569.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

York College

Jamaica
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
7,784 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,661 after graduation. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 33% of the teachers are full time.

Environmental Health Careers in NY

Some of the careers environmental health majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Epidemiologists 15% $81,800
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $73,380
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $58,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
General Public Health 1,565
Health Services Administration 342
Public Health Education & Promotion 274
Other Public Health 219
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 185
Behavioral Aspects of Health 97
International Public Health 74
Maternal & Child Health 48

View all majors related to Environmental Health

View Nationwide Environmental Health Report

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