🎓 What: B.A./B.S. in the Program in the Environment (PitE)
đź“Ť Where: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
If you’ve ever found yourself transitioning from climate-change memes to serious sustainability goals, UM’s Program in the Environment (PitE) is perfect for you. This interdisciplinary major blends natural science, social science, and the humanities so you can tackle environmental challenges from every angle.
The University of Michigan is a global powerhouse, over 52,000 students enrolled in fall 2023 and ranked #16 globally in 2024 for academic performance.
Tuition for non-resident and international undergrads for 2025-26 is about $63,962, with upper-division budgets reaching nearly $88,646, including living costs.
📚 What you’ll dive into:
PitE students learn ecosystems, human behavior, environmental justice, and historical perspectives—plus you’ll get field-based project experience. For example, sustainability classes were taken by more than 2,000 unique students last year through PitE, drawing from nearly every college at UM.
🎓 How you’ll grow:
This major isn’t just theory. The Accelerated Master’s option lets eligible students complete both a bachelor’s and a master’s in as little as five years—giving you a head start in fields like sustainable systems and landscape architecture.
đź’Ľ Career futures:
Graduates leave ready for impact roles in water, food, energy, environmental justice, policy, education, consulting, tech, and more. The UN expects global sustainability education to be a key driver of the US$12+ trillion green economy by 2030, so you’ll be entering a high-demand field.
🗓️ Key info for international students:
Application deadlines: Early Action Nov 1 / Regular Decision Feb 1
Tuition (2025-26 estimate): US$63,962 + living costs
Career support: PitE offers dedicated advising, community projects, and global internships
Build more than a degree. At Michigan, you’ll craft your ability to lead, solve, and reinvent the way humans and the planet connect.
