Skip to main content
University of Nebraska Omaha logo University of Nebraska Omaha
APPLY MY UNO DIRECTORY

Students Faculty Staff Community
University of Nebraska Omaha logo
College of Arts and Sciences Environmental Science
APPLY MY UNO DIRECTORY
Students Faculty Staff Community
  • About Us Backback to Main menu
    • About Environmental Studies
    • Contact Us
  • Academics Backback to Main menu
    • Undergraduate Programs
    • Minors
    • Knowledge & Skills Gained
    • Academic Advising
    • S.L.O.s
  • Student Opportunities Backback to Main menu
    • Career Opportunities
    • Student Organizations
    • Internship Requirements
    • Scholarships
    • Study Abroad
  • Community Engagement
  • Research Backback to Main menu
    • Research
    • Laboratory of Avian Ecology
  • Internships & Jobs Backback to Main menu
    • What can I do with a degree in Environmental Studies?
    • What type of education and experience do I need for a career in environmental science and conservation?
    • How do I find an internship or job?
    • Internship Requirements
  • Support Us

Career Opportunities

  1. UNO
  2. College of Arts and Sciences
  3. Environmental Science
  4. Student Opportunities
  5. Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities for Environmental Science Majors

Career Opportunities

By nature, Liberal Arts majors make great employees in any field because of their ability to communicate effectively, think critically and solve complex problems. These timeless skills make them attractive to employers in all walks of society. Specifically though, Environmental Science majors often pursue careers as:

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental manager
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Recycling industry
  • Waste management
  • Water quality scientist
  • Environmental health practitioner
  • Renewable Energy Development
  • Town planner
  • Wildlife & Fisheries Biologist

When the Environmental Studies major is matched with complementary minors and thoughtful internships, new possibilities arise.

  • Environmental Science + computer science = Environmental monitoring technology & data management
  • Environmental Science + business = Sustainability Coordinator
  • Environmental Science + English = Environmental Journalist

To find out more about careers for Environmental Science Majors start with the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Aerial view of the Platte River, as it snakes along the shore with green trees surrounding it.

Work in the great outdoors.

Many students who graduate with an Environmental Studies major end up working outside, where they can do the most good for our environment.

Contact Us

  • Environmental Science Program
  • Director: Dr. David Manning
  • Email: davidmanning@unomaha.edu
  • Phone: 402.554.5972

College of Arts and Sciences

Contact Us
  • 220 Arts & Sciences Hall
  • College Advising Office
Social media
College Resources
  • For Faculty and Staff
  • Math-Science Learning Center
  • The Writing Center
Arts and Sciences Hall building with large white columns in front of a pink and orange sunset.

Next Steps

  • Visit UNO
  • Request Information
  • Apply for Admission
  • The UNO Advantage
  • Our City (Omaha)

Just For You

  • Future Students
  • Current Students
  • Work at UNO
  • Faculty and Staff
  • A-Z List

Popular Services and Resources

  • my.unomaha.edu
  • Academic Calendar
  • Campus Buildings & Maps
  • Library
  • Pay Your Bill
  • Course Catalogs
  • Internships & Career Development
  • The Maverick Store
  • MavCARD Services
  • Military-Connected Resource Center
  • Speech Center
  • Writing Center
  • Human Resources
  • Center for Faculty Excellence

Affiliates

  • University of Nebraska System
  • NU Foundation
  • Buffett Early Childhood Institute
  • Daugherty Water for Food Institute
  • National Strategic Research Institute
  • Peter Kiewit Institute
  • Rural Prosperity Nebraska
  1. University Policies
  2. Privacy Statement
  3. Accessibility
  1. 402.554.2800

University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68182
  • ©  
  • Emergency Information Alert
  • MavsReport

Social Media


Omaha Skyline

Our Campus. Otherwise Known as Omaha.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.