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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 25 Pennsylvania Colleges with the highest percentage of Environmental Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA
 18
(5.5%)
Moderately Selective$30,880 
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
 27
(5.1%)
Moderately Selective$32,000 
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
 24
(2.3%)
Less Selective$9,814 
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California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
 21
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$10,622 
Thiel College
Greenville, PA
 3
(1.6%)
Less Selective$21,406 
Messiah College
Grantham, PA
 7
(1.1%)
Less Selective$23,710 
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA
 3
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$25,735 
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Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
 2
(0.9%)
Less Selective$26,000 
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
 7
(0.8%)
Less Selective$19,740 
Albright College
Reading, PA
 4
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$30,570 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.