Best Texas colleges for Environmental Science?

I want to major in environmental science and I'm focusing on schools in Texas. What colleges are known for having strong environmental science programs and opportunities for fieldwork or internships?

There are a number of Texas colleges that have robust Environmental Science programs.

1. Rice University: Known for its rigorous academics, Rice University offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. The undergraduate program here is multidisciplinary and offers opportunities for research and field work in a variety of areas including Earth science and ecology.

2. The University of Texas at Austin: UT Austin has an established Environmental Science degree program and is a recognized research university. Their College of Liberal Arts offers a BA in Environmental Science, while Jackson School of Geosciences, College of Natural Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts jointly offer a BS degree. Research opportunities here are ample, with a number of established research institutes, and Austin provides a rich environment for relevant internships.

3. Texas A&M University: The Environmental Programs in Geosciences at Texas A&M, offers an Environmental Geosciences BS degree that is focused on linking geosciences and environmental science. There are ample opportunities for filed-work and internships especially considering the university's broad linkage with the industry.

4. University of North Texas: UNT offers a BS in Environmental Science housed in their College of Science. The program is quite hands-on and provides many research opportunities, especially in their environmental chemistry labs.

All of these schools have strong courses and faculty in the environmental science field, along with opportunities for research and internships. As you explore these schools, pay attention to the specific focuses of each program (for example, policy, geosciences, conservation, etc.) to find a program that aligns well with your career aspirations. And don't forget to check out the universities' career centers to see partnerships with local businesses for internships and job placement after graduation. Happy exploring!