Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon offers comprehensive programs in Environmental Science and Policy, equipping students to analyze and address complex environmental challenges across various scales. These programs adopt a deeply interdisciplinary approach, blending insights from natural sciences like ecology and chemistry with social sciences, economics, and policy studies. Housed within the School of Public Policy, the curriculum provides a robust understanding of environmental systems and the development of effective policies. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in government, non-profits, consulting, and research, ready to contribute to sustainable environmental management and policy solutions.
View Environmental Science and PolicyOregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university based in Corvallis, Oregon. Founded in 1868 as the Oregon Agricultural College, OSU is the oldest university in the state. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate-degree programs along with a variety of graduate and doctoral degrees. It has the seventh-largest engineering college in the nation for 2023. Undergraduate enrollment for all colleges combined averages over 32,000 while an additional 5,000 students are engaged in post-graduate coursework through the university. In 2023, over 37,000 students were enrolled at OSU - making it the largest university in the state. Out-of-state students typically make up over one-quarter of the student body. Since its founding, over 272,000 students have graduated from OSU. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".