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If you want to work with people to solve environmental problems — and not spend all your time in a research lab — the environmental studies degree program at The University of Toledo is for you.

Undergraduates in environmental studies study science. But they focus more on social sciences and humanities — everything from environmental politics and geography to economics. They take fewer advanced math and science courses than UToledo’s environmental science majors.

Toledo is an urban, port city with diverse ecosystems (wetlands, savannahs, woodlands) and a location near Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes and the 13th largest lake in the world. This perfect natural laboratory allows UToledo environmental studies majors to travel throughout the region and study how humans interact with the environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES BACHELOR'S DEGREE HIGHLIGHTS

A broad environmental education. Employers in this rapidly growing field want well-rounded employees who understand all facets of environmental issues. UToledo environmental studies students are uniquely qualified. They know the science, but they’ve also focused on liberal arts courses — environmental economics, geography, political science, philosophy and more.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A UToledo bachelor’s degree in environmental studies will give you the social science, humanities and science background you need for a successful career. Jobs in the field are growing faster than the national average.

Environmental studies graduates are hired by:

Environmental consulting companies
Government – federal, state and local organizations, such as the Environmental Protection Agency and other regulatory agencies
Private conservation organizations
Industries monitoring environmental quality
Others who value environmental expertise (urban and landscape planning, journalism and public-health agencies)