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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 11 Michigan Colleges with the highest percentage of Environmental Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
 4
(0.9%)
Less Selective$15,718 
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
 10
(0.9%)
Less Selective$22,521 
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
 9
(0.7%)
Less Selective$11,230 
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University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
 6
(0.7%)
Less Selective$14,384 
Olivet College
Olivet, MI
 1
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$19,234 
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
 5
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$18,090 
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
 8
(0.3%)
Less Selective$17,379 
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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
 2
(0.2%)
Less Selective$23,165 
Madonna University
Livonia, MI
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$12,430 
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
 5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$22,590 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.