Overview

At the Environmental Science program from Vermont State University, you’ll study core disciplines like biology, chemistry, and geology, and take courses in applied areas including ecology and sustainability, giving you a multidisciplinary perspective and the foundational knowledge to take your career in multiple directions. Internships, expert faculty mentorship, and extensive research experience will prepare you for graduate studies or a career as an environmental scientist, state park naturalist, laboratory analyst, and many other roles in government, industry, and the nonprofit sector.

Features:

Solid Earning Potential: You can make a difference and make a good living. Environmental scientists earn a median salary of $76,530 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Immersion in Nature: You’ll explore the natural beauty of the outdoors through lab and travel courses. Opportunities range from Vermont’s natural ecosystems to the Mojave Desert, Belize, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Olympic Peninsula, and more.
Versatile Skill Set: Prepare for a variety of careers in environmental science and related fields and easily adapt to changes in the job market. You’ll acquire foundational knowledge and research skills in biology, chemistry, geology, ecology, and more.
Foundation for Graduate Studies: Our rigorous and multi-disciplinary program opens the door to advanced studies in environmental science, environmental law, soil science, and other rewarding fields.
Pathway to a Teaching Career: Are you eager to share your passion for the natural world with the next generation? You can combine your environmental science major with our Inclusive Adolescent Education program and graduate ready to pursue licensure and jobs as a high school science teacher.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics and Government

Environmental Studies

Anthropology and the Environment

Building Sustainable Prosperity

Political Economy of the Environment

Environmental Harm and Mitigation Strategies

Weather and Climate

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Rolling Admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rutland, United States
Montpelier, United States
Lyndon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Application fee or fee waiver
Personal statement/essay
Current letter of recommendation. Additional letters are required when applying to some academic programs; see program specific requirements below.
Evaluated, translated transcripts. Transcripts must be official, officially submitted directly from all institutions attended. Official diploma and transcript of your complete high school studies is required. If you have at least one year of full-time college studies (all post-secondary studies), your high school transcript is not required. All academic transcripts must be signed by the appropriate school or government official and must include the seal of the school or the government. Photocopies or other copies must be certified true. If the documents are written in a language other than English, complete and certified true English translations must be furnished together with the official documents in that language.

Tuition Fees

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22152 USD / year

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22152 USD / year

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In-State

11088 USD / year

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