Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Alaska Pacific University instructs students on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles related to the study and focus of the solution of environmental issues, such as abating and controlling environmental pollution and degradation, natural resources management, and the effects human society has on the natural environment. Students who graduate the environmental science degree program will have gained instruction in courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. Get more details below including other Alaska colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Alaska Pacific University

11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK

Alaska Pacific University is a nonprofit private university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Anchorage, AK, in a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 700 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common exam scores among students accepted to Alaska Pacific University are between 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 960 to 1160 for the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 32 percent of which only 43 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,800 per year. Alaska Pacific University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alaska Pacific University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Description

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, environmental scientists and specialists, including health employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).