Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Salisbury 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 Maryland colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Salisbury University (SU)

7930 Eastern Ave, Suite 5, Baltimore, MD

SU is a public university that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Salisbury, Maryland, in a predominantly suburban area. Over 8,400 students enroll at SU annually.

Areas of study offered at SU include:

• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Salisbury University. A score in a range of 1600 - 1820 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Roughly 50% of all students that applied were accepted at SU, with 29% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at salisbury.edu.

The tuition at SU varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,200 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for Salisbury University is the "Sea Gulls", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.salisbury.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 830
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $78000

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).