Environmental Science $80,060 median annual wage for environmental scientists and specialists*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 report.
97.5% Discover the diverse world of environmental science at Valpo, where you will address pressing environmental challenges while gaining hands-on experience, forging global connections, and creating lifelong memories — all part of a college journey like no other. At Valparaiso University, our environmental science program equips you with the scientific and social skills needed to make a difference for all life on Earth. Through a seamless blend of classroom instruction and hands-on learning, you’ll build the strong foundation and practical expertise today’s employers demand. With options to pursue a bachelor’s degree, complementary major, or minor, you can tailor your studies to prepare for a fulfilling, world-changing career. Valpo’s location in Northwest Indiana offers environmental science students unmatched opportunities. Just minutes from campus, the Indiana Dunes National Park serves as one of the nation’s most diverse ecological field sites — a living laboratory where students collaborate with professors and professionals, including a United States Geological Survey (USGS) scientist, on impactful research. Beyond the Indiana Dunes, the region’s mix of industrial, urban, agricultural, and natural areas provides real-world insight into critical topics like pollution, land use, environmental justice, and policymaking. Here, you’ll make waves, move mountains, and spark change with a strong foundation in environmental science.
of Valpo’s College of Arts and Sciences graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation.
C A R E E R P AT H S Valpo graduates are compassionate leaders at top organizations and institutions around the world. Whether their college career culminated in a bachelor of science, a complementary major, or a minor in the field, environmental science students go on to excel in a variety of careers across the globe, including: • Environmental Consultant • Environmental Restoration Specialist • Legal Firms (Environmental Law) • Local, State, and Federal Government Agent • National and State Park Ranger • Sustainable Engineering Specialist • Utility Company Researcher • Wildlife Conservationist Valpo graduates bring innovation and leadership to their fields. Learn more at valpo.edu/alumni-success.