Overview

This generation faces unprecedented environmental challenges and opportunities: transitioning an economy powered by fossil fuel to one that runs on sunlight; designing circular flows of materials and resources that completely eliminate the concept of ‘waste’; and combining scientific knowledge with relevant socio-economic tools to construct a just and sustainable future.

Building resilience and protecting biodiversity in a rapidly-changing climate require the capacity to work across the traditional scientific disciplines and explore solutions at multiple scales – from local to regional to global.

Key Facts

The Environmental Science at Oberlin College & Conservatory is excited to introduce an interdisciplinary environmental science major with a customizable curriculum – drawing from biology, geosciences, chemistry, data science, physics, and neuroscience – to prepare you with the breadth and depth required to take on complex socio-ecological issues.

This field of study investigates human impact on the environment and explores interdisciplinary solutions to the environmental problems of today and tomorrow.

Prepare for graduate studies & environmental science jobs

Oberlin College & Conservatory is developing creative solutions to foster a more sustainable relationship between human beings and the natural world.

The new environmental science major is built upon the academic framework of the longstanding and highly regarded environmental studies major, offering each student an individually tailored pathway that allows them to design their studies around their interests and future career goals.

The university’s expert faculty and dedicated facilities prepare students for a wide range of futures—whether teaching in academia, conducting research in a laboratory, or leading environmental initiatives at agencies such as the EPA.

Students can expect to gain deep experience in collaborative research and hands‑on work focused on designing a more sustainable and resilient world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment and Society
Policy
Economics
Organismal Biology
Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
Chemistry
Geosciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oberlin, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 1436 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete application includes:

A personal essay
One letter of recommendation from a core subject teacher
Secondary school report and high school transcript
Transfer students only: college report, college transcript, and mid-term report

Optional materials include:

SAT or ACT scores
Interview
Art or performance supplemental materials
Research abstract or résumé
One additional recommendation letter

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

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year
Out-of-State

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year

Living costs

Oberlin

United States

1070 - 1765 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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