Environmental Science
Environmental science is a great choice for students who want to understand the world around them and make a difference. This major combines science, problem‑solving, and real‑world action, helping students learn how air, water, land, and living things are all connected. You’ll study topics like climate change, social justice, conservation, sustainability, and pollution, while also gaining hands‑on experience through labs, fieldwork, and projects. Environmental science is perfect for students who enjoy being outdoors, asking big questions, and working toward solutions. It can lead to careers in protecting natural resources, renewable energy, public health, or environmental policy—all focused on building a healthier future for people and the planet.
The Associate in Biology DTA/MRP degree at Highline College will allow you to transfer to a 4-year college or university where you can pursue a bachelor's degree in environmental science.
Environmental Science Degree Option
Associate in Biology DTA/MRP
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,914 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Biology DTA/MRP - Environmental Science
- Catalog: Associate in Biology DTA/MRP - Environmental Science
Career
| The Associate in Biology DTA/MRP degree is designed to transfer you to a bachelor’s
program in Environmental Science at a four-year college or university. A bachelor’s degree in environmental science can lead to many hands‑on, meaningful careers focused on protecting the environment and improving communities. Some common jobs include:
Environmental Science is a flexible degree that lets you work outdoors, in labs, in offices, or in your community—making a real difference for the planet. |
After Highline College
The Associate in Biology DTA/MRP degree is designed to transfer you to a bachelor’s program in Environmental Science at a four-year college or university.
Top Transfer-To institutions
- University of Washington - Seattle
- University of Washington - Tacoma
- Western Washington University
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