Online Schools Offering Environmental Studies Degrees

If the use and preservation of natural resources is important to you, one of the 36 environmental studies programs listed here could be a good fit. These degrees are available through 18 colleges. These schools have an average recommendation rate of 66 percent, based on our online student reviewers' experiences. Students also rated the career helpfulness of their degrees, and schools have ratings ranging from 25 to 83 percent.

Environmental studies programs are interdisciplinary degrees that discuss the many aspects of ecology and natural preservation. Undergraduate programs discuss topics like ecology, water resources, geology, forestry, pollution, and climate change. Bachelor's program graduates can become environmental scientists at government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits. A master's degree will open up environmental science research positions, as these programs require an intensive research project. The doctorate degree is the usual requirement for employment as a college environmental science professor; other PhD-holders can become policymakers, consultants, or administrators in environmental protection agencies.