Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 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 New Mexico colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Also known as New Mexico Tech

705 Gurley Ave., Gallup, NM

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a public institution located in Socorro, NM and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at New Mexico Tech.

Areas of study available at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology include but are not limited to:

• Engineering
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

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 studied by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 23 to 28 on the ACT or 1110 to 1340 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. Approximately 70% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 75% of those accepted choosing to enroll.  More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at New Mexico Tech are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,800 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $3,000. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students can take a look at the school's primary web portal at www.nmt.edu to see additional information about the school's academic offerings and student qualifications.

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).