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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 7 Washington Colleges with the highest percentage of Environmental Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA
 13
(2.0%)
Less Selective$23,147 
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
 58
(1.9%)
Less Selective$17,166 
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
 2
(0.7%)
Less Selective$21,936 
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
 28
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$23,219 
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
 5
(0.2%)
Less Selective$13,890 
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$23,090 
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
 5
(0.1%)
Less Selective$18,600 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.