This STEM-classified program provides a broad and rigorous understanding of environmental studies, covering topics such as environmental policy, environmental ethics, environmental history, environmental sociology, climate change, and sustainability. Students will develop a strong foundation in interdisciplinary approaches to environmental issues and gain practical skills in research, analysis, and communication. The program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the environmental sector, often with a focus on policy, advocacy, education, or community engagement. The BA and BS designations may reflect different curricular emphases within the program. The BA often emphasizes the social sciences and humanities aspects of environmental issues, while the BS tends to focus more on the natural sciences.

Environmental Policy Analyst, Sustainability Coordinator, Community Engagement Specialist (environmental focus), Environmental Advocate, Environmental Educator, Environmental Writer, Research Scientist (environmental policy focus), Non-profit Management (environmental focus), Government (environmental policy), International organizations (environmental focus), Environmental Consultant, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Manager, Sustainability Consultant, Environmental Project Manager, Ecologist, Conservation Biologist, Environmental Regulator, Research Scientist, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) roles, Environmental Technician, Environmental Education Officer, Data Analyst (environmental focus)

- A leading public research university with high levels of student research involvement
- Oregon's only member of the exclusive Association of American Universities
- Unbeatable quality of life in Eugene, a top 50 "college town" on the West Coast
- STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. This degree is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Oregon’s intellectual hub that serves about two-thirds of its students with nearly 800 faculty members covering the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.