Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Lynchburg College 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 Virginia colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Lynchburg College (LC)

173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA

LC is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lynchburg, VA, in a predominantly urban area. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Over two thousand students enroll at Lynchburg College yearly.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1330 - 1650 on the SAT and between 19 - 24 on the ACT is common among students accepted to LC. This school has an admissions rate of 68 percent of which only 19 percent chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at lynchburg.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The LC Hornets participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about this school can visit their website at http://www.lynchburg.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LC offers a bachelor's degree program in environmental science.

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

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).