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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.
News, breakthroughs and profiles in science
Explore the work we're doing to put science to work to solve real-world problems.
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Ready for Next Steps?
Learn how you can be at the forefront of tackling pressing environmental challenges while making a meaningful impact on our planet's future.