Bachelor in Environmental Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Environmental Studies programme is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students on the McMinnville campus..

This programme combines science, policy, and humanities to address environmental challenges through research and practical application. Students engage in hands-on learning in small classes and field settings across the Pacific Northwest. They work directly with community partners on real environmental projects, including stream restoration and habitat improvement. Courses emphasize communication, critical analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Focus areas include Environmental Communication and Advocacy, Forest Ecology and Management, Environmental Project Capstone.

The programme requires 120 credits, including coursework in environmental science, policy, and humanities, plus a senior capstone project completed in collaboration with a community partner.

Graduates enter roles such as systems engineer, renewable energy analyst, agricultural economist, and sustainability outreach advocate.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement as part of the application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time; typical duration is four years. Some courses may be offered in hybrid format. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 88% of applicants.

Linfield University has campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, as well as eCampus programs for students who prefer to learn online. The McMinnville and Portland locations reflect the Pacific Northwest through their landscapes and diversity. The university has a total student population of 1,651, and students come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with 16 countries represented.

Academic study at Linfield spans undergraduate programs and online and hybrid degrees. The university’s academic programs are designed to encourage curiosity about the future and the wider world. Areas available through Online and Continuing Education include international business, nonprofit management, management, accounting and education. Education majors begin hands-on learning early, sometimes during their first year. Students can also pursue nursing, graduate study and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Linfield Center for Wine Education.

International students should know that Linfield offers both traditional campus study and flexible online pathways. Online and Continuing Education combines collaborative learning with online flexibility, skill-based study, mentorship and academic advising. Transfer options may support students bringing previous study, including international baccalaureate and other non-course credits. Student life includes clubs, athletics, leadership opportunities and learning experiences intended to introduce new perspectives, people and interests.