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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Johnson State College
Johnson, VT
 12
(4.4%)
Less Selective$16,848 
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
 36
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$29,682 
Castleton State College
Castleton, VT
 4
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$16,948 
Online Degree Programs
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Norwich University
Northfield, VT
 3
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$26,064 
Lyndon State College
Lyndonville, VT
 1
(0.5%)
Less Selective$16,948 
Saint Michaels College
Colchester, VT
 1
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$29,695 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.