Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Tusculum 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 Tennessee colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Tusculum College

2425 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN

Tusculum College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Greeneville, TN and operated as a private institution. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Nearly 2,200 students enroll at Tusculum College per year.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 850 to 1085 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 69% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 13 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at tusculum.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $23,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Tusculum College Pioneers participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about this school may check out their website at http://www.tusculum.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

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

• Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA
  • Total Employment: 80

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).