Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at University of Houston – Clear Lake 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 Texas colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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University of Houston – Clear Lake (UHCL)

7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX

University of Houston - Clear Lake provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Houston, Texas and publically funded. Around eight thousand students enroll at UHCL annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UHCL offers:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UHCL are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $5,800 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $93010

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).