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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 9 Iowa Colleges with the highest percentage of Environmental Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Maharishi University of Management
Fairfield, IA
 11
(18.6%)
 $24,430 
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
 5
(1.9%)
Less Selective$20,020 
Simpson College
Indianola, IA
 6
(1.5%)
Less Selective$23,596 
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Drake University
Des Moines, IA
 7
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$25,160 
Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA
 1
(0.4%)
Less Selective$21,040 
Ashford University
Clinton, IA
 4
(0.4%)
Less Selective$15,340 
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
 15
(0.3%)
Less Selective$21,156 
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Iowa State University
Ames, IA
 13
(0.3%)
Less Selective$16,976 
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
 1
(0.1%)
Less Selective$24,796 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.