Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Marietta 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 Ohio colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Marietta College

2600 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, OH

Marietta College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Marietta, OH, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 1,600 students are enrolled yearly at Marietta College.

Areas of study available at Marietta College include:

• Engineering
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• History
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 940 to 1200 on the SAT and within the range of 21 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Marietta College. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Marietta College, with 13 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,500 annually. Marietta College may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Marietta College Pioneers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.marietta.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Marietta College 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

Salary & Wages

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $61530

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).