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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.

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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.

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