Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Walla Walla 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 Washington colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Walla Walla University

Also known as Walla Walla College

500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in College Place, WA, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Over 1,800 students enroll at Walla Walla University yearly.

Areas of study offered at Walla Walla University include but are not limited to:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students accepted to Walla Walla University have an SAT score within the range of 1380 to 1770, or an ACT score in a range of 19 to 26. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Walla Walla University, with 54 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,500 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.wallawalla.edu.

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

• Walla Walla, WA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $72360

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).