The Top 10 Public Schools on the West Coast for Environmental Science

<p>I'm trying to help my cousin out, but I know virtually nothing about Environmental Science. He said he was looking at University of Washington, University of Oregon, UC Berkeley, and a few others. How are these schools in this area?</p>

<p>Anyone?...</p>

<p>I second UW, and Berkeley...not too sure about Oregon.</p>

<p>Take a look at more Washington and California schools. Oregon might not be the best.</p>

<p>How about small publics??</p>

<p>Northern Arizona University has a great environmental studies program. </p>

<p>Voted number 7 for the best colleges for outdoor recreation, which always helps if youre interested in the environment. </p>

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Take a look at more Washington and California schools. Oregon might not be the best.

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Why is that, do they have a weak department in this area? He told me that he was interested in Oregon because he thought they had a good program and since it's so close the coast, mountains, and has lots of trees.

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How about small publics??</p>

<p>Northern Arizona University has a great environmental studies program.

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Well, I'm positive that he won't be interested in Northern Arizona. He is a huge sports fan and is looking for a school with good sports programs (obviously academics are #1, but sports will be a factor).</p>

<p>I've heard from a friend that UC Santa Cruz has a strong Environmental Science program.</p>

<p>"Well, I'm positive that he won't be interested in Northern Arizona. He is a huge sports fan and is looking for a school with good sports programs (obviously academics are #1, but sports will be a factor)."</p>

<p>Yea, NAU, the Lumberjacks aren't exactly shining stars. But, just something to look into. Maybe a safety.</p>

<p>????? (10 char)</p>

<p>definitely add Reed!</p>

<p>Except that Reed has no environmental science program or major. :(</p>

<p>Worried: the first question is whether your cousin is in-state at any Western state, because out-of-state students have a much tougher time being admitted to all of these schools (which all are part of a state university system) and thus need very good stats.</p>

<p>Next, except for Washington, Oregon and UC Berkeley, none of these schools, or other schools with good programs in enviornmental science, have major sports programs. UC Santa Cruz does not play major college athetics in any popular sport. UC Davis is just getting into major college athletics. And other schools with good environmental progras such as Cal Poly (either campus) and CalTech play small-college sports.</p>

<p>vossron -Reed DOES have a env. studies program....</p>

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Worried: the first question is whether your cousin is in-state at any Western state, because out-of-state students have a much tougher time being admitted to all of these schools (which all are part of a state university system) and thus need very good stats.

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He's instate in California, but has told me that he wants to get out of Socal. I think he would prefer to get out of California, but is considering Berkeley and maybe UC Santa Cruz (despite not having a big time sports).</p>

<p>Cal Poly would not be a good fit for him - he's pretty liberal.</p>

<p>He's actually transferring from community college. I think he has a 3.8 GPA in his community college's honors program. I don't know if that would be good enough to get him into Reed. I actually think that Reed is an excellent suggestion, despite not having division I sports teams. One problem with Reed is the cost. Do they give any scholarship money to transfers? A lot of schools don't - that's why I'm asking. He went to community college for financial reasons.</p>

<p>Is what SHS said about Oregon’s Environmental Science program true? I actually thought that Oregon would be strong in this area, given it’s proximity to mountains, coast, and forests.</p>

<p>Also, this is not a case of someone who will choose a college based on prestige. He wants to go to a school where he thinks he’ll fit in. The chances of him getting into Berkeley are excellent, but I could easily see him choosing a lesser ranked school if it’s a better fit.</p>

<p>From what he has told me, it sounds like he wants to go to college somewhere in the Pacific Northwest.</p>

<p>My physics teacher once told me that UCR has a top-notch ES program, mainly because the air pollution in the surrounded areas is the worst in the world = prime research. Not to mention every campus employee drives electric cars across campus and they have a squadron of hybrids reserved for faculty.
However, i have no clue on how factual this claim is.</p>

<p>UCR is definitely not an option. He wants to get out of Socal.</p>

<p>Oregon and Oregon state both have solid environmental study areas. I think Oregon State may be a little stronger actually due to the engineering focus at that campus and the strong science tilt of the University.</p>

<p>I'll tell him to look at Oregon State too. That's a good suggestion.</p>

<p>This may seem weird, but you may want to consider schools in Montana.</p>

<p>The UW has a great environmental science program, and so does Western Washington University (Huxley) in Bellingham, Washington.</p>

<p>I must say, I don't know much about Western Washington University or about any college in Montana, but I know UW is definitely a top school for environmental science. </p>

<p>So there are actually a lot of options for you, a few beyond obvious, I guess.</p>

<p>A side note: my marine science teacher said that the best place to study marine science is the Gobi Desert. Just in case you were wondering.</p>

<p>Reed, Pomona and Pitzer would have to be on there</p>

<p>Reed was fine suggestion, but as the title states, he's looking more for public schools.</p>

<p>The school has to be on the West Coast. He does not like hot weather (so that rules out Arizona).</p>

<p>Any other suggestions/comments?</p>