Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Norwich 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 Vermont colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Norwich University

7 School Street, Montpelier, VT

Norwich University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Northfield, Vermont, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Norwich University exceeds three thousand per year.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Social Sciences
• History
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Norwich University have an SAT score between 1400 to 1720, or an ACT score between 20 to 25. This school has an admissions rate of about 66% of which only 34% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at norwich.edu.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Norwich University "Cadets" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at www.norwich.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Norwich University 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).