Do you want to help solve one of the most pressing challenges of our time? An undergraduate degree in environmental sciences from St. Norbert College will equip you with the skills to foster a healthier planet for all.

As an environmental science major, you’ll learn how humanity and nature are deeply intertwined. Grounded in the mission of the Catholic Church and St. Norbert College, the program prepares students to become ethical stewards of the environment for an uncertain future. Our interdisciplinary program will integrate your knowledge of biology, geology and chemistry to study wildlife populations, plant life, waterways and energy. You’ll learn to research problems, identify environmental threats and work toward solutions that will protect our planet.

At SNC, you can major in environmental science. Expand your college studies by taking electives that could inform your future career. 

St. Norbert College’s location offers unparalleled access to freshwater ecosystems. Situated near Green Bay — the largest freshwater estuary in the world — and within a state home to more than 15,000 lakes and thousands of miles of rivers and trout streams, students gain field experience that directly supports careers in aquatic science, hydrology and environmental stewardship.

Environmentalism is on the rise across many industries. Graduates also pursue careers in environmental research, remote sensing, sustainability management and work with organizations such as the U.S. Geological Survey, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy and Wisconsin Wetlands Association. Environmental science alumni from SNC could work in a variety of roles, including:

Our environmental science alumni are ready for the challenge of advanced study in graduate school, and SNC has an excellent track record for preparation and placement. Students are especially well prepared for graduate study and research careers through hands‑on fieldwork, aquatic ecosystem and hydrology experiences, and undergraduate research conducted alongside faculty mentors. More than half of our students further their education through post-graduate work, at institutions such as:

• Bellin College
• Bowling Green State University
• Concordia University
• Michigan Tech
• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay