Environmental Science, BS
Pursue a Bachelor degree that focuses on understanding how our natural environmental works and figuring out where we need to learn more. Prepare for a sustainable future and careers in conservation, consulting and other areas.
About this Program
Environmental Science for a More Sustainable Future
With a wide range of applied science courses that support environmental management, you’ll be prepared for careers in a variety of environmental-related areas, including conservation, environmental consulting, ecological restoration, environmental education and more.
Why Seattle University?
Our Jesuit and Catholic approach and deep university-wide commitment to sustainability give you a powerful foundation for environmental science.
Plus, the urban region of Seattle is a great place to study environmental science. It’s one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States and is built on the shoreline of one of the world’s great estuaries, Puget Sound.
Unfortunately, urban growth and other environmental stressors have had significant environmental impacts. Managing our unique natural heritage is one of the greatest challenges faced by the region. Thankfully, the fragility of the natural systems is being addressed by federal, state and local research agencies as well as by a range of consulting companies and foundations.
As a well-rounded environmental scientist in the Seattle area, you’ll be prepared to make an immediate impact on one of the most important—and complex—problems of our time.
Top 25% in Science & Engineering
Seattle University ranks #40 in the nation —U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Job Placement Rate
For Seattle University Marketing undergraduates
Of SU Civil Engineering Students
Identify as People of Color vs. national average of 38% —ASEE, 2021
Career-Ready Education
Capstone Projects: Real Projects, Industry Sponsors
Your year-long, industry-sponsored capstone project gives you the opportunity to collaborate with an industry or agency sponsor on a real project. You’ll develop leadership, communication and technical skills that employers highly value.
Research Projects with Faculty
At Seattle University, research isn’t just for graduate students. You’ll be able to collaborate with faculty researchers on projects that address contemporary problems. This real-world research prepares you for the best jobs, top graduate programs and postdoctoral training at internationally recognized institutions.
Career Development from the Start
Your personal faculty advisor will start helping you develop your career in your first quarter and will connect you with opportunities to explore different careers and connect to employers in Seattle’s wider community.
Thrive in Seattle’s Hub for Environmental Research
Seattle is a regional and national hub for environment-focused research, meaning that there are a number of opportunities for you during your time at Seattle University and after graduation. Opportunities include resource management agencies, private consulting firms or advanced graduate studies in the environment. The fragility of our ecosystem is being addressed by federal, state, and local research agencies as well as by a range of consulting companies and foundations.
The city is also a great place for you to study environmental science. As one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, Seattle is also built on the shoreline of the Puget Sound, which is one of the world’s greatest estuaries. Over the years, urban growth and other environmental stressors have had significant environmental impacts. Managing our unique natural heritage is one of the greatest challenges faced by the region, and the skills you learn at Seattle University could help you make a big impact here.
Hear From Our Student
Roan Weinkauf, ‘25
“Whether you want to understand the atmospheric chemistry of climate change or how fish populations are impacted by remediation, the SU environmental science degree will expose you to all environmental questions. Environmental science faculty have been my primary academic support during my time at SU. Due to small class sizes, each professor not only knows who you are but actively cares about you and your future career. These professors are here for the students first and that is very clear.”
BS in Environmental Science
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Get in Touch
We’re here to help. For information about Environmental Science at Seattle University, contact:
Lyn Gualtieri, PhD
Teaching Professor Director of Environmental Science