Bachelor in Environmental Science (Bachelor's)

At Berry College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme offers a personalized environmental science education with a strong emphasis on hands-on research and real-world application. Students work closely with advisors to shape their academic path through course selection and experiential learning. The 27,000-acre campus serves as a living laboratory for studying diverse ecosystems and long-term environmental research. Students engage in collaborative projects with faculty and local organizations, including work on water quality and conservation in the Coosa River Basin.

Focus areas include Environmental research, Geographic Information Systems, Global change in the Anthropocene, Community-based environmental projects, Field-based ecological studies, Interdisciplinary environmental problem solving.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across core environmental science courses, electives, research experiences, and a capstone project involving community engagement. Students complete a senior capstone that includes applied work with local environmental organizations.

Graduates pursue careers in environmental research, conservation, nonprofit work, environmental education, and community-based sustainability initiatives.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a personal statement. International students must submit English proficiency scores if applicable.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 62% of applicants.

Professional preparation is part of Berry’s connected learning model. Students begin by developing time-management and reflection skills, then apply their studies to academic and professional goals. Internships, campus employment, mentored research, study abroad and community-based projects help students test interests and build practical experience. Wesley Romero, a 2024 accounting graduate, accepted a position with Georgia-Pacific after a summer internship and credited involvement, networking and his LifeWorks job with supporting his career success.

Academic work often takes place alongside faculty mentors. Berry students explore questions connected to their fields, receive research grants and contribute to projects that deepen their knowledge. Student achievement includes Hannah Blanton’s Goldwater Scholarship while pursuing a Ph.D. in microbiology. These opportunities support students preparing for further study as well as professional careers.

The Berry campus in Mount Berry, Georgia, provides a broad setting for study and work-based learning. Distinct environments and ecosystems, surrounding waterways, architecture and facilities form part of the educational experience. The campus offers space for research and outdoor learning, while Berry’s four-year approach encourages students to connect academic work with personal and professional goals. International students can include study abroad, internships and community projects in that path, working with faculty, staff and peers as they shape their own direction.