Bachelor in Environmental Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $42,000 per year for full-time students..

The Environmental Studies bachelor's degree prepares students for work in environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability. The programme combines coursework from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences to address real-world environmental challenges. Students engage in fieldwork across Virginia’s forests, mountains, and rivers while participating in community-based projects. They also complete internships with local conservation organizations and conduct independent research under faculty supervision.

Focus areas include Environmental justice, Sustainability, Water and soil quality, Environmental policy, Conservation science, Community-engaged learning.

The programme requires 120 credits, including core courses in environmental science, critical zone science, and water and society. Students complete a capstone project or independent research and fulfill requirements through internships, May Term travel courses, and field-based learning.

Graduates pursue roles such as environmental compliance specialists, conservation coordinators, and policy analysts in government, nonprofit, and private sector organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended. Required documents include official transcripts and a personal statement outlining interest in environmental issues.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme with May Term travel courses and internship opportunities. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 80% of applicants.

Academic choice is central to the Roanoke College experience, with more than 100 programs of study available across the curriculum. Students can extend learning beyond regular courses through internships, study abroad and away, and Intensive Learning during May Term. Current academic initiatives include participation in the Google AI for Education Accelerator and a grant-supported effort to create a comprehensive model for character education.

Roanoke College is located at 221 College Lane in Salem, Virginia. The campus provides a small-school environment with strong school spirit, athletic facilities, student activities, health and wellness resources, spiritual life, and housing. The college also offers an elevator pitch competition and a calendar of campus events, giving students opportunities to participate in academic, social, and extracurricular life.

International students should review the college's admissions, cost and aid, academic, housing, and study-abroad resources when planning an application. Roanoke states that 100% of its students receive financial aid, and Virginia residents may qualify for an annual TAG grant. Admissions support includes access to counselors, information requests, events, and a virtual tour. Salem is the college's home base, while the wider location places students in Virginia's Roanoke Valley.