The kid wants to do an undergraduate degree in environmental science. Very academic learning so likely to go into graduate school.
We are in California, so of course we’ll be applying to the uc’s. Which ones are best suited for an environmental science major?
Note I’m asking beyond ranking because that is more a function research prestige rather than teaching experience.
Look at the curriculums of each because they will be different - same response as your other.
UCSD has Environmental Systems with four tracks - Earth Science, Ecology Behavior & Evolution, Environmental Chem, and Environmental Policy (which is likely more like Studies than Science).
UCR has focus in these areas -oil Sciences ,Hydrologic Sciences , Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Toxicology, and Environmental Management.
Most of UCSC faculty is from marine sciences and earth sciences.
Dig into curriculums - and find the right schools.
And you’re in CA - but there’s also WUE that you have access to - to keep costs low and great merit at top OOS schools in the major - like UMN.
Especially since grad school is likely, find the right program for you…not a rank. Find the schools with the focus area of interests is what I think.
Good luck.
My daughter is in the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley and loves it. Definitely worth looking at.
My son is a UC Davis graduate of their Environmental Science and Management program. UC Davis has several Environmental Science degrees and Emphasis tracks. You are welcome to PM with any questions.
Any particular emphasis that he is interested in pursuing?