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Overview for Environmental Science

A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.

Careers for Environmental Science Majors

A major in Environmental Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Environmental Science

Top 10 Indiana Colleges with the highest percentage of Environmental Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Goshen College
Goshen, IN
 5
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$22,300 
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
 3
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$31,825 
Taylor University
Upland, IN
 2
(0.5%)
Less Selective$24,546 
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
 10
(0.5%)
Most Selective$34,680 
University of Saint Francis-Ft Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
 1
(0.5%)
Highly Selective$20,720 
Earlham College
Richmond, IN
 1
(0.4%)
Less Selective$34,030 
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$25,845 
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University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$20,500 
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$26,950 
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
 8
(0.1%)
Less Selective$23,906 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.