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The University of Toledo in Ohio is one of the region’s first universities to offer an environmental sciences bachelor’s degree. The program is designed for students who want to solve environmental problems through science and data.

The Toledo area is a perfect place to study the environment. Its diverse ecosystems — wetlands, savannahs, woodlands — combined with its location near Lake Erie and a large human population make for an ideal natural laboratory.

Students study everything from air, water and soil pollution to climate change and animal, plant and ecosystem preservation. UToledo undergraduates work in the field to gain scientific skills. They also are required to take social science, humanities and other liberal arts courses to bring a human dimension to their science degrees.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BACHELOR'S DEGREE HIGHLIGHTS

Innovative programming. New programs and resources include:

Minors in sustainability and renewable energy.
A concentration in public health.
The addition of drones to an already-robust fleet of boats, trucks and vans for field research.
An active-learning courtyard with sun, shade, rain and rock gardens. It was designed and constructed by environmental sciences students.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences from The University of Toledo will give you the scientific, critical thinking and communication skills you need for a successful career. Jobs in the field are growing faster than the national average.

WHO EMPLOYS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES GRADUATES?

Federal and state regulatory agencies
Wildlife ranges and zoological parks
Environmental consulting firms
State, county and city parks
State natural resource agencies
Universities and secondary schools
Non-profit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)