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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 Puerto Rico Colleges with the highest percentage of Environmental Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Mercedita, PR
 5
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$3,924 
 Universidad Metropolitana
Cupey, PR
 8
(1.1%)
Highly Selective$4,584 
 Bayamon Central University
Bayamon, PR
 2
(0.7%)
Most Selective$4,340 
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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Ponce, PR
 2
(0.3%)
Less Selective$5,478 
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus
Rio Piedras, PR
 6
(0.2%)
Highly Selective$3,888 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.