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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 5 New Jersey Colleges with the highest percentage of Environmental Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
 6
(0.5%)
Highly Selective$17,475 
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
 23
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,488 
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
 3
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$21,942 
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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ
 1
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$28,519 
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ
 1
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,031 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.