Environmental Science
Satisfy your urge to learn more about earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and hurricanes by taking part in 17³Ô¹Ï's Environmental Science Program. You'll discover ways to monitor oceanic and atmospheric phenomena as well as understand the importance of environmental impact studies for new construction projects.
This program also gives you the tools to examine government policies related to energy, pollution and the mitigation of natural disasters. Future careers may include government policy makers, scientists who study environmental change and activists who gather public support for environmental conservation.
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Program Requirements
17³Ô¹Ï CODE 717
The study of Environmental Science includes courses in Geology, Biology, Meteorology, Chemistry, Soils, Oceanography and Watershed Science. Students planning on transferring to pursue a bachelor’s degree in any of these areas will choose a program of study which includes courses selected from
Students are encouraged to contact a faculty member in the Environmental Science department to learn more about employment opportunities and for assistance with class scheduling.
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition Rate |
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In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition |
$126.00 per contact hour |
In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition |
$269.00 per contact hour |
Out-of-state Tuition |
$350.00 per contact hour |
International Tuition |
$394.00 per contact hour |
General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities. |
$34.00 per contact hour |
Cost of Attendance
Costs |
In-District |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
International |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
$ 5,860 |
$10,722 |
$13,476 |
$14,972 |
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
Transportation |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
Federal Student Loan Fees |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
$18,380 |
$24,242 |
$27,996 |
$29,492 |
Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.
Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in 17³Ô¹Ï Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending 17³Ô¹Ï based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.
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What you'll find at 17³Ô¹Ï
- Transfer courses, associate degrees and professional certificates, and bachelor's degrees in Marine Technology and Maritime Technology
- Access to other bachelor's degrees and advanced degrees through
- Faculty & staff focused on your success – more than 90% of graduates report accomplishing their goal
- Online learning options
- Reasonable tuition that’s 75 percent less than an average public four-year Michigan school
- Scholarship opportunities – more than $1 million awarded
- Small classes, personal attention – average class size is 20 students
- On-campus housing options – including North Hall, opened in 2017
- An active campus with more than 30 student groups