Environmental Science, B.S.

About our Program

Western's Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science prepares students for a variety of careers related to the conservation and restoration of the natural environment. The program is provided by nationally-recognized Huxley College of the Environment, offering courses and field studies in Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo.

What you will learn

  • Apply quantitative skills to environmental issues
  • Apply critical thinking (analytical) skills to environmental issues
  • Write and speak effectively to professional and lay audiences about issues in the field
  • Use theoretical knowledge of environmental sciences in real world applications
  • Incorporate multiple disciplines into environmental sciences

At a Glance

Area of Study

Environmental Science

Format

Face to face

Number of Credits

85 credits

Length

6 quarters

Locations Offered

  • Everett
  • Port Angeles
  • Poulsbo

The Profession

An Environmental Science major prepares you with the skills needed for a variety of employment opportunities, including:

  • Environmental Health Inspector
  • Fisheries Biologist
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Naturalist
  • Park Ranger
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Restoration Biologist
View of Mt Olympus from Bog Bowl Trail
Students standing in stream with waders and gear taking notes and discussing stream ecology

Outcomes

Choosing to earn a degree is an investment of time and money.  So what could be your potential return on pursuing a Bachelors in Environmental Science?  To save you time wading through stats, check out some highlights pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor list of Employment Projects and WWU’s 2015-2015 Employment Status Survey.

  • 10.7% growth is projected from 2014 to 2024 for Environmental Scientists
  • 39,300 job openings are projected over the next 10 years due to industry growth & replacement needs
  • $67,460 was the median annual wage for Environmental Scientists in 2015
  • 63% of Western Graduates from the 2014-2015 Academic Year were employed in a field related to their degree.

Christopher Clark
Christopher Clark
Graduate, GIS Technician

"The Environmental Science program pushed me to do more than what was needed and provided me with job opportunities to put my skill set to work and build my resume."

Curriculum

Prospective Environmental Science majors are strongly advised to take additional preparatory courses that provide a strong background in chemistry, biology and mathematics. Courses for this major are offered in Everett, Port Angeles and Poulsbo.

85 credits

For a complete listing of Environmental Science courses and admission requirements, please visit Western’s Course Catalog.

Contact

Have more questions? Contact Nancy Bluestein-Johnson at (360) 417-6521.

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