Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at American 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 Delaware colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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American University

320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE

American University is a nonprofit private institution located in Washington, District Of Columbia and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at AU exceeds 13,000 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to AU are between 26 - 30 on the ACT, or 1750 - 2050 for the SAT exam. 42% of those students that apply are accepted to American University, of which 20% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at american.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $42,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $10,000 for the year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at American University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.american.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $72380
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $87560
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240

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).