Overview

Are you committed to environmental protection and stewardship? Considering a career in environmental law? In the Environmental Policy and Planning major at The University of Iowa, you’ll explore solutions for land use, water access, and climate change, gaining practical skills and real-world experience. The program’s unique interdisciplinary approach fosters a deep understanding of environmental policy and planning tools, preparing you to make a difference in shaping a sustainable future.

Careers and Outcomes

Iowa graduates have a 96 percent job/grad school placement rate within six months of graduation. Our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.

Students with an in Environmental Policy and Planning degree from Iowa go on to careers in a range of fields, including environmental law, environmental compliance coordinator, public health community organizer, land-use planner, and environmental planner. They find work in a range of places, including local and state regulatory agencies, federal agencies, and public and private sector companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Planning

Natural Resource Economics

Transportation Systems

Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management View 137 other Bachelors in Environmental Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application

Pay the application fee. The $80 application fee is non-refundable

Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.

Upload your academic records.

Meet our English Proficiency Requirement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33710 USD / year

≈ 33710 USD / year
Out-of-State

33710 USD / year

≈ 33710 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11622 USD / year

≈ 11622 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers and Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Iowa City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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