Undergraduate Arts & Sciences
Environmental Science B.S.
Field work on the Charles River and Cape Cod, with labs in climate, water and soil science.
- Credential
- B.S.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 120
- Format
- On campus
- Tuition
- $58,400 /yr
- Next start
- Aug 30, 2027
- Apply by
- Jan 15, 2027
Program overview
What this program is about
Environmental Science trains scientists who can measure a problem and help solve it. You will sample water on the Charles River in your first semester and spend a summer field course at our Cape Cod field station in Woods Hole.
Upper-level courses connect climate, ecology and policy, and the senior capstone pairs student teams with a Massachusetts town, agency or nonprofit on a real environmental question.
Learning by doing
Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Boston is our campus: more than 600 employers and 30 hospitals are a short ride away.
- 91%employed or in grad school within six months
- $58,000median starting salary
- 18students in an average class
What you will learn
- Collect and analyze field and lab data on water, soil and air
- Use GIS and remote sensing to map environmental change
- Explain climate systems and their local impacts
- Evaluate environmental policy and regulation
- Communicate science to communities and decision makers
Curriculum
Your courses, term by term
120 credits across 8 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.
Year 1 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENV 101 | Environmental Systems | 4 |
| WRT 101 | First-Year Writing Seminar | 4 |
| ENV 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CAP 101 | Boston as Classroom (First-Year Seminar) | 4 |
Year 1 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENV 121 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH 140 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| ENV 201 | Ecology | 4 |
| PHL 110 | Ethics and Society | 4 |
Year 2 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENV 211 | Earth Systems and Climate | 4 |
| HIS 120 | American Histories | 4 |
| ENV 221 | GIS and Spatial Analysis | 4 |
| COM 210 | Public Speaking | 4 |
Year 2 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENV 301 | Hydrology | 4 |
| ENV 311 | Environmental Policy and Law | 4 |
| ENV 321 | Soil Science | 4 |
| ENV 401 | Field Methods at Woods Hole | 4 |
Year 3 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENV 411 | Climate Adaptation Planning | 4 |
| ENV 421 | Environmental Capstone | 4 |
| ENV 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 3 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ENV 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 4 · Fall 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENV 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 4 · Spring 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENV 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Concentrations
Shape the degree around your interests
- 01
Climate & Coastal Science
Sea-level rise, coastal ecosystems and adaptation on Cape Cod.
- 02
Water Resources
Hydrology, water quality and watershed management.
- 03
Environmental Policy
Regulation, environmental justice and sustainability planning.
Career outcomes
Where graduates go
- Environmental scientist $88,000
- Sustainability analyst $79,000
- GIS specialist $76,000
- Environmental consultant $82,000
Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.
Recent graduates work at
- Massachusetts DEP
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
- Tetra Tech
- Charles River Watershed Association
- National Grid
- U.S. EPA Region 1
Admissions
What you need to apply
- Campora online application or the Common App
- Official high school transcript (college transcripts for transfer students)
- One counselor or teacher recommendation
- Personal essay, 250–650 words
- SAT or ACT scores optional (test-optional)
Deadlines
- Early Action
- Nov 1, 2026
- Priority scholarship
- Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision
- Jan 15, 2027
- Transfer students
- Mar 1, 2027
Tuition & aid
Cost and how to pay for it
| Tuition2026–27, full time | $58,400 |
|---|---|
| Student activity & technology fee | $1,180 |
| Campus housingdouble room | $13,900 |
| Meal planunlimited | $6,800 |
| Books & suppliesestimate | $1,200 |
| Estimated total per year | $81,480 |
Scholarships for this program
- $24,000/yrPresidential ScholarshipGPA 3.8 or higher, renewable
- $18,000/yrDean’s ScholarshipGPA 3.5 or higher, renewable
- up to $30,000Commonwealth Grantneed-based, filed with the FAFSA
Faculty
Who teaches you
Sampling the Charles in week three made it real. I now monitor water quality for the state.
FAQ
Questions students ask
Do I need my own car for field work?
No. Field courses include transportation and housing at the Woods Hole station.
How long does the program take?
4 years of full-time study. Students who bring AP or transfer credit can finish sooner.
When can I start?
The next start date is August 29, 2027. Apply by January 14, 2027 for priority review.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Campora is approved to enroll F-1 students; our International Student Office helps with the I-20 and arrival.
How do I pay for it?
91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.
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