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Concordia University-Chicago
Environmental Science
Field of study · River Forest, Illinois, United States
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
River Forest
Intl. Tuition
US$39,898 (2026-27)
Home Tuition
US$39,898 (2026-27)
Intake
Fall 2027
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Course Overview
Environmental Science at Concordia University-Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Environmental and conservation graduates work for government agencies, conservation NGOs and environmental consultancies on biodiversity management, habitat restoration and sustainability programmes.
Student life (indicative)
River Forest offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.
The University at a Glance
Undergraduate Population
1,323
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
1.0%
Career Prospects
Completion Rate
41%
finish their degree (not an employment rate)
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
University Life
Suburban
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Environmental Science
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Environmental Science topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Environmental Science
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
1,323
Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
1%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
Campus Type
Suburban
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
6.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
River Forest offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.
- River Forest offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene.
- A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.
What Students Love
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Diverse international food scene
- Major sports culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Completion Rate
41%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Environmental and conservation graduates work for government agencies, conservation NGOs and environmental consultancies on biodiversity management, habitat restoration and sustainability programmes.
- Environmental and conservation graduates work for government agencies, conservation NGOs and environmental consultancies on biodiversity management, habitat restoration and sustainability programmes.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
US$159,592
For full 4 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,556/month budget (housing $876, food $365, transport $95) covers everything comfortably. Concordia students benefit from Montreal's legendary affordability — one of the best student cities in North America for budget.
- A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,556/month budget (housing $876, food $365, transport $95) covers everything comfortably.
- Concordia students benefit from Montreal's legendary affordability — one of the best student cities in North America for budget.