Major Overview for Environmental Science

Colleges Browse Maine Majors Natural resources and conservation Environmental Science

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. Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health - $43,180 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary - $74,610 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health - $65,280

Top 6 Maine Colleges with the highest percentage of Environmental Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		University of New England Biddeford, ME	5 (1.7%)
		Colby College Waterville, ME	6 (1.2%)		-
		University of Maine Orono, ME	12 (0.7%)
	Free College Scholarship's $10,000 Drawing Next Deadline: February 20
		University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME	3 (0.7%)
		Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME	1 (0.3%)
		University of Southern Maine Portland, ME	2 (0.2%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.