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Tackling Environmental Challenges

Shaping a sustainable future through advanced research and technology.

Research. Education. Outreach.

We put science to work to shape the world around us.

From microbial ecology and pollution dynamics to environmental justice and water equality, we find solutions to society's greatest environmental challenges. The Department of Environmental Science offers invaluable opportunities in and out of the classroom, engaging students in real-world experiences through state-of-the-art facilities, like the University of Arizona Superfund Research Center and the Water and Energy Sustainable Technology Center.

$78,980

Median Annual Salary for Environmental Scientists

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023

#49

One of the Top 50 Global Universities for Environment/Ecology Studies

– U.S. News & World Report 2021

Tucson & Online Campuses

Earn your Environmental Science degree at our main campus or online

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Explore What We Have to Offer

Whether you aspire to mitigate drought impacts, advise policymakers on sustainable practices or find innovative solutions for the world's water crisis, we'll provide you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Elevate your expertise in environmental sciences with our Ph.D. and M.S. programs where you'll engage in groundbreaking research to pioneer solutions for environmentally sustainable practices in the field and through policy.

Research

From ecosystem-climate interactions to microbial ecology, we use scientific discovery to respond directly to society's demands for innovative and sustainable solutions for the environment.

Extension

Whether you're interested in climate science and food safety or soil management and water quality, our agents share their expertise to provide you the tools and resources you need to improve your environment.