Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Unity 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 Maine colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Unity College

180 W River Rd, Waterville, ME

Unity College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Unity, Maine, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the small student body, nearly 600 students, maintained by Unity College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Agriculture Operations

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Unity College accepts about 60 percent of students applying yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 28 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at unity.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,500 per year. Students attending Unity College may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Unity College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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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).