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Environmental Science
Work on solving the environmental challenges of our time鈥攂efore you even graduate. While majoring in environmental science at LVC, you鈥檒l start with a foundation in biology, ecology, chemistry, and geosystems. Then you鈥檒l head outside to conduct fieldwork and research.
Work alongside other scientists and put your knowledge into practice, including getting involved in our own campus sustainability initiatives.
Need-based departmental scholarships are available.
Learn More About the Program
Through this environmental science degree program, you鈥檒l explore real-world environmental problems, gain hands-on experience in the field and laboratory, and build the skills needed for careers in conservation, sustainability, environmental consulting, government agencies, and scientific research.
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field sites within walking distance of campus
4%
projected job growth for environmental scientists & specialists, 2024鈥�34 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
$80,060
median annual pay for environmental scientists & specialists, 2024 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
100%
of environmental science students complete hands-on fieldwork, research, internships, or experiential learning opportunities
Career Opportunities
Whether you want to tackle the effects of climate change, manage forests, or investigate water quality, LVC’s environmental science degree will give you the technical skills and broad knowledge you’ll need for an array of careers. You鈥檒l graduate with experience in field research, data collection, scientific analysis, and environmental problem-solving鈥攕kills that are valued by employers in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private industry, consulting firms, and research institutions.
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Environmental Lawyer
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Research & Development Technician
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Environmental Educator
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Conservation Officer
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Environmental Chemist
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Climate Resilience Planner
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Water Resource Manager
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Chief Sustainability Executive
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Natural Resources Manager
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Environmental Consultant
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Environmental Journalist
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Restoration Ecologist
In Their Words
One of my favorite experiences in the program has been conducting research on campus focused on local bird communities and exploring ways we can better support and promote bird populations at LVC. This experience has allowed me to apply what I have learned in the classroom to the real world while further developing my interests and skills.
Ryan Berner
’27
My LVC education and experiences laid the foundation for further research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduate school acceptance, and full-time employment. These later steps wouldn鈥檛 have occurred without my interesting ecology classes and opportunities to explore those interests through undergraduate research.
Adrienne Gemberling
’13,
Water Resources Coordinator, Clearwater Conservancy
We designed the program for students interested in the sciences, who want career paths outside of healthcare and in sustainability or environmental work or advocacy.
Dr. Rebecca Urban,
Program Director, Professor of Biology
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