Environmental Schools and Programs in San Francisco
Whether you have a specific career goal or are just interested in environmental studies, the San Francisco Bay Area has a school to suit your needs. Located on the tectonically active Hayward fault, California State University, East Bay offers a degree in earth & environmental sciences, while nearby University of California Berkeley has programs for environmental science and earth & planetary science. Aspiring science technicians and conservationists can also choose to study earth sciences or biology at City College of San Francisco. The Department of Geosciences at San Francisco State University lets students specialize in geology, earth science, meteorology, and oceanography.
The environmental sciences job sector is strong and growing with an expected rise of 28% through 2018. Common fields include oil and gas, government, architectural and engineering, and environmental consulting. Salaries for geoscientists and hydrologists are much higher than average with median annual wages between $70,000 and $80,000.
Diablo Valley College, Biological and Health Sciences Department
Pleasant Hill, CA US
Dominican University of California, Environmental Studies Program
San Rafael, CA US
San Francisco, CA US
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Presidio World College, MBA in Sustainable Management
San Francisco, CA US
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San Francisco State University, Department of Environmental Studies
San Francisco, CA US
Sonoma State University, Department of Environmental Studies and Planning
Rohnert Park, CA US