Top Schools for Environmental Studies

Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses physical, biological and social sciences. Top schools offering environmental studies include Michigan State University, University of Arizona and Temple University.

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Top Schools with Environmental Studies Degrees

1. Michigan State University in East Lansing

Established in 1885, Michigan State University is a public institution housing 19 colleges and schools. This university is most notable for being the first land-grant university in the country and currently enrolls 47,278 students annually. In 2011, this school was ranked 79th among best national universities by U.S. News and World Report.

The college of Agriculture and Natural Resources offers an undergraduate program in environmental studies and agriscience. The Bachelor of Science introduces students to environmental analysis, as well as resolutions to problems plaguing humans and the biosphere. Graduate students are offered degree programs in environmental design, engineering and geosciences.

2. University of Arizona in Tucson

The University of Arizona is a public institution housing 15 colleges. Founded in 1885, the university is the home to approximately 37,000 students. U.S. News and World Report ranked this university 120th among national universities and 58th among top public schools in 2011.

The University of Arizona is home to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, which provides students with major degree options in environmental science, natural resources and water resources management. A Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Soil, Water and Environmental Science programs are available for graduate students.

3. Temple University in Philadelphia, PA

Temple University, founded in 1888, is a public university with over 300 academic degree programs. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked this university as the 132nd best national university in 2011.

A Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies program is available. Students become familiar with their physical surroundings, as well as gain an understanding of how much humans depend on the natural world. This interdisciplinary field involves coursework in topic areas such as environment and society, environmental ethics and U.S. environmental policy. Internship opportunities in a variety of environmental organizations are also available.

Ten Schools with Good Environmental Studies Programs

School Name Distinction Location
Florida International University Known as Miami's first and only research university Miami, FL
Michigan State University 15,000 acres of Michigan used by this school for research East Lansing, MI
Ohio State University-Main Campus Environmental resources science degree transfer program available Wooster, OH
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Environmental resource management program offered through the agricultural sciences department State College, PA
Temple University Bachelor of Science given in environmental studies Philadelphia, PA
Texas A&M University Home to the College of Geosciences College Station, TX
University of Arizona Ranked as the 16th best public university by the National Science Foundation Tucson, AZ
University of Michigan - Ann Harbor School of Natural Resources and Environment offers degree programs in environmental studies Ann Harbor, MI
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Environmental sciences, policy and management degree program offered Twin Cities, MN
University of Washington - Seattle Campus Offers the Environmental Multipurpose Room for undergraduate students in the environmental studies program Seattle, WA
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