Environmental Science
Interdisciplinary major combining biology, chemistry, geology, and policy. Strong for environmental consulting and policy careers.
Core courses
- • Biology
- • Chemistry
- • Geology
- • Ecology
- • Environmental Policy
- • GIS
- • Environmental Chemistry
- • Senior Capstone
Career paths
- • Environmental Consulting
- • Government (EPA, State)
- • Conservation
- • Sustainability
- • NGOs
- • Environmental Law
- • Graduate School
- • Teaching
What to expect
Breadth over depth. Pair with a specialty (GIS, hydrology, policy) for stronger job prospects.
How Fennie helps
Fennie covers [ecology](/subject/ecology) and AP Environmental Science alongside general science prerequisites.
FAQ
Job market for env sci?
Decent but starting salaries lower than other sciences. Consulting and government are main paths.
Env sci or env engineering?
Engineering pays better and has stronger job market. Env sci is more policy/research oriented.
Grad school value?
Helpful — MS in env science or env policy improves career options significantly.
Get through your Environmental Science coursework with Fennie
Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.
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