Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Bethune – Cookman 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 Florida colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Bethune – Cookman University

Also known as Bethune-Cookman

11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL

Bethune - Cookman University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at Bethune-Cookman exceeds 3,600 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Bethune-Cookman offers:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1090 to 1340 for the SAT exam and in a range of 16 to 19 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. Bethune-Cookman has an acceptance rate of around 67% of which only 28% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $15,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Bethune - Cookman University may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Softball (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.cookman.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bethune-Cookman has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

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).