Overview

Are you concerned about the impact of human activities on the environment? If you are interested in environmental issues like climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, and want to develop the skills and knowledge to address these issues, an Environment and Sustainability major is an excellent choice for you.

Why study environment and sustainability at Gordon?

At Gordon College you will be taught and mentored by leaders in the fields of ecology and green chemistry whose commitments to creation care stem from their Christian faith.

Our 485-acre wooded campus and the nearby Atlantic Ocean offer outdoor classrooms for research.

Through Gordon’s relationship with the Au Sable Institute, you can take courses in Michigan, India and Costa Rica and earn a certificate as a naturalist or a land, water or environmental resources analyst.

What careers can I pursue with an environmental science and sustainability major?

Now more than ever students who major in sustainability have a voice in shaping and changing the world for the better. You may consider a career in:

Sustainability coordination
Environmental science
Renewable energy
Environmental engineering
Conservation biology
Environmental policy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Science
Controversial Issues in Environmental Science
Ecology and Evolution
Crops and Society
Mammalogy
Field Ornithology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Rolling Admission

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Essex, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 1439 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences 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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General requirements

Complete the online application
Schedule your admissions interview. Your admissions interview may be conducted by phone or Skype.
Send us your official academic records. These must be received from all secondary school(s). For transfer applicants, all records from universities attended are also required. Transcripts must be in English and be converted to the U.S. grading scale using SPANTRAN or WES.
Send us your test scores. We require results from one of the following tests: Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS.
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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Out-of-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year

Living costs

Essex

United States

1369 - 2318 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

Why study environment and sustainability at Gordon?

What careers can I pursue with an environmental science and sustainability major?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Essex

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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