Earn Your Associate Degree in Environmental Science
Help protect the environment by studying in the ACC Environmental Science and Technology Program. With specialized training and fieldwork, you’ll learn about Earth’s natural systems and the effect that human populations have on their structure and function.
Austin Community College’s environmental science program offers multiple paths to a career, including a fast-track certificate that allows you to work while continuing to complete one of two associate degree options. Advanced certifications enable you to pursue further in-depth training.
Career & Salary Information
Qualified, trained professionals in environmental science are in demand, as the job outlook continues to grow, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. ACC environmental science degree programs can help prepare you for a career in this expanding field.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
This program includes awards in Conservation Science and Wildlife Management. See awards listed below or visit the Conservation Science and Wildlife Management webpage.
Academic Department Contacts
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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.