UNE's expansive, holistic vision of a healthier world goes beyond physical well-being. It encompasses emotional and intellectual fulfillment — as well as economic opportunity — for individuals, prosperous and supportive communities, and cooperative environmental stewardship across the globe.

Bringing that vision to life requires the deep involvement of all of our programs, often working in cross-disciplinary combinations. UNE offers more than 40 bachelor’s degrees and 30-plus graduate, professional, and doctoral degrees in needed fields, including the natural and social sciences, the humanities and the arts, business, and health.

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ABOUT UNE

Visit UNE's scenic waterfront campus, where the Saco River meets the Atlantic. With ocean access, wetlands, a private research island, and endless outdoor recreation, you'll enjoy both the beauty and research opportunities. Plus, UNE's Portland campus offers city life in one of Maine's most vibrant and welcoming communities.

Visit Our Coastal Campuses

At UNE’s coastal Maine campus, your Environmental Science education comes to life across 540 acres of diverse ecosystems. Our program integrates natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to teach you about conservation, sustainability, and climate change. With the ocean, forests, and marshes as your classroom, you’ll gain hands-on experience in ecosystem restoration and environmental preservation.

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Study Conservation and Sustainability on UNE's Scenic Coastal Maine Campus

UNE’s campus offers diverse habitats—dunes, wetlands, forests, coastline, and a university-owned island—providing endless research and fieldwork opportunities, including:

Hands-on, problem-based learning with local applications
First-year interdisciplinary Green Learning Community
Collaboration with partner organizations on conservation projects in southern Maine
Local, national, and international internship opportunities
Senior capstone class to apply your knowledge in real-world settings

Why Choose UNE Environmental Science?

Career Outlook

Through coursework, faculty-mentored research, and internships, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in environmental science.

Career paths include:

Ecologist
Forest Ranger
Air and Water Quality Manager
Environmental Analyst
Wildlife Manager
Environmental Scientist

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Environmental Science

Flexible Career Paths

Prepare for diverse careers in environmental science, conservation, policy, and sustainability.

Participate in faculty-mentored research projects to gain real-world experience.

Research Opportunities

Unique Coastal Campus

Study on UNE’s 540-acre Biddeford Campus, surrounded by diverse ecosystems, including forests, marshes, and the ocean.

Highest ranked college in Maine for graduate job placement and projected career earnings.

Ranked #1 for Career Placement

Sustainability Focus

Learn about conservation, ecosystem restoration, environmental and economic sustainability, and climate change.

Use UNE's natural environment as your living laboratory for research and fieldwork.

Living Laboratories

Accreditation and Accolades

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Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education

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