Top Environmental Science Schools

With the growing number of green jobs, pursuing a career in environmental science could be a smart move. Those working in the field perform an array of jobs from collecting and monitoring environmental data to advising state and federal lawmakers on environmental issues. If you're considering a career in the environmental sciences, there are a number of excellent schools to choose from.
  1. Duke University

    • Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment offers undergraduate, graduate and PhD degrees in several areas, including environmental sciences, earth and ocean sciences, environmental science and policy and environmental management. If you major in environmental science at Duke, you'll prepare for a career in education, environmental consulting, environmental advising, museum work or government work. A sampling of undergrad class offerings would include ecology, energy and the environment, the economics of the environment, food and energy, atmospheric chemistry and natural catastrophes.

      Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment
      Box 90328
      Durham, NC 27708
      (919) 613-8000
      Duke.edu

    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

    • State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry is an entire school dedicated to environmental studies. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees at all levels. Several of college's regional sites are located in Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. The school has a history of partnering with Syracuse University, where students can take classes and live in the residence halls. The college offers degrees in environmental science, environmental resources, forest resources management and wildlife science.

      State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
      1 Forestry Drive
      Syracuse, NY 13210
      (315) 470-6500
      Esf.edu

    Northland College

    • The Environmental Sciences Department at Wisconsin's Northland College offers majors in biology, environmental chemistry, environmental geosciences and mathematical sciences. All Northland students, regardless of their major, can work in green work-study jobs where they learn about renewable energy, sustainable business practices and ecosystems. The college is home to the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, which offers courses, internships and projects designed to support the region's environmental efforts.

      Northland College
      1411 Ellis Avenue
      Ashland, WI 54806
      (715) 682-1699
      Northland.edu

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