What is a BS in Environmental Science?
As an interdisciplinary academic field, environmental science includes the study and application of ecology, physics, chemistry, geology, atmospheric science, geography, oceanography, and natural resource management. Every scientific discipline you can think of has a direct relationship to environmental science because the environment is all around us. Getting an environmental science degree provides a wealth of career opportunities that have global importance.
Students can specialize in coastal engineering, hydrographic engineering, marine vehicles (naval architecture), marine materials, and corrosion and underwater technology.
Whether you want to solve complex environmental problems, advocate for environmental protection, or become the leader of a nature center or school, an environmental science degree from Florida Tech develops a strong background in science with hands-on experience in environmental research and problem-solving.
Why Pursue a BS in Environmental Science at Florida Tech?
Florida Tech is considered one of the top environmental science schools for its curriculum and tight-knit educational community. The learning environment is personalized with small classes where first-year students are encouraged to volunteer in any of the research labs. Qualified students are encouraged to participate in relevant research.
Field trips to local waterways, water treatment facilities, air pollution monitoring sites, environmentally sensitive and protected lands, the Indian River Lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean are part of our students’ overall experience and what makes Florida Tech one of the top environmental science schools.
Distinguished Faculty, Small Classes — Personalized Attention
Our environmental science professors are well-versed in current developments in their own areas of expertise and environmental issues of concern, conducting research in water, air, and soil environments. The faculty is made up of environmental scientists, oceanographers, ocean engineers, and meteorologists who genuinely care about the success of students. Florida Tech gives students local, regional, and global environmental issues to solve such as offshore oil spills, sea-level rise, and natural resource management.
Living in the Heart of a Diverse Ecosystem
Florida Tech is the perfect place for an Environmental Science degree. The 130-acre campus is located on the Space Coast (so named because of the presence of NASA and the Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral just north of us), minutes away from the Indian River Lagoon, the most diverse estuary in North America. In addition, students have access by a short car trip to the Everglades, the largest subtropical wilderness designated as a World Heritage Site.
The area has the fifth-largest high-tech workforce in the country, with more than 5,000 high-tech corporations and government and military organizations located nearby. This workforce also provides an abundance of internship and employment opportunities.
Florida Tech is just over the causeway from the Atlantic Ocean with its 72 miles of beautiful beaches, and a short trip to the Florida Keys or the Orlando theme parks. We also have a rich campus life that includes a wide range of intramural and collegiate sports, clubs, and social activities.
Build Lasting Professional Relationships through Campus Organizations
Beyond the classroom, environmental science degree majors build leadership and professional experience through exciting internships and participation in academic organizations like Sigma Xi (a scientific research society), the Marine Technology Society, intramural sports, student government, and over 100 other campus-wide student organizations. Summer field projects and faculty-based research also enhance the Florida Tech experience.
The new Florida Tech Environmental Club is a group of students looking to better the campus and surrounding ecosystems by finding new ways to be environmentally friendly. They hold educational events and recycling drives to promote interest in “green” living.