Where an Environmental Science Degree Can Take You
A degree in environmental science opens doors to a variety of careers in sustainability, conservation, and policy. Our program prepares students through a combination of coursework and experiential learning. We also offer career-focused courses that provide practical skills and knowledge, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and field identification of plants, animals, and rocks and minerals. UNC Asheville equips its students for future success, whether it be in graduate school or working for government, education, consulting, or nonprofit organizations.
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Preparing you for success:
These are just some of the careers you can choose to pursue with an Environmental Science Degree.
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Career Preparation
The environmental science major at UNC Asheville offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends natural sciences, policy, and fieldwork, allowing students to explore and build their own focus area within the broader study of environmental systems. With a strong emphasis on critical thinking, scientific communication, sustainability, and ethical decision-making, students gain the skills needed to address complex environmental challenges. Combined with experiential learning, undergraduate research, and community engagement, graduates are well-prepared to become leaders in environmental consulting, conservation, public policy, and education, or to pursue competitive graduate and professional programs.
Ready for what's next?
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of North Carolina Asheville and prepare for a successful career in environmental consulting, conservation, sustainability planning, ecological research, environmental policy, and beyond.