Career Opportunities with a Major in Environmental Science
Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.
The Environmental Science major provides students a solid foundation in environmental science plus emphasis areas in water, hazardous materials and biological restoration. There is a great need in the workplace for people who have an Environmental Science background, particularly in conjunction with other areas of expertise.
SKILLS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
- Ability to organize, analyze and interpret scietific data and apply to the solution of a problem
- Sound decision-making abilities
- Proficient in oral and written communications with ability to explain concepts to others
- Knowledge of environmental history, practices, and trends
- Problem solving skills
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an Environmental Science major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Environmental Science majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.
| Biological Restoration Expert | Cartographer | Ecologist |
| Environmental Engineer | Forest Ranger | Geographer |
| Geomorphologist | GIS Specialist | Housing Developer |
| Industrial Developer | Landscape Architect | Military Scientist |
| Mining Engingeer | OSHA Instructor | Park Service Worker |
| Resource Manager | Satellite Imagery Specialist | Site Location Analyst |
| Site Selection Expert | Soil Conservationist | Teacher |
| Terrain Analyst | Wastewater Treatment Operator | Environmental Health Inspector |
EMPLOYERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
- Colleges/Universities
- Government Agencies
- Libraries
- Environmental Protection Agencies
- Oil Companies
- Textbook Publishers
- Planning Agencies
- National/State Parks
- Research Firms
- Bureau of Land Management
- Map Companies
- Travel Agencies
- Military Branches
WEB SITES RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Metro State Environmental Science Department Website
- Acid Rain Program
- Amazing Environmental Organization Web Directory
- Best Environmental Directories
- Colorado Regional Air Quality Council
- Consequences: Nature and Implications of Environmental Change
- Cyber-Sierra's Natural Resources Job Searc
- Envirolink Network
- Environmental Information on the WWW
- GIS Jobs Clearinghouse
- GIS WWW Resource List
- GIS World
- Global Warming
- Information Center for the Environment
- National Atmospheric Deposition Program
- National Library for the Environment
- Natural Resources Research Information Pages
- National Transportation Library: Effects of Land Use
- Partners for the Environment
- Sciencejobs.com
- USGS Jobs
- Yahoo: GIS
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD
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Air and Waste Management Association
www.awma.org/ -
Association of American Geographers
www.aag.org
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Environmental Careers Organization
www.eco.org -
Environmental Organization WebDirectory
www.webdirectory.com/ -
National Recreation and Park Association
www.nrpa.org/ -
Rocky Mountain Chapter, Sierra Club
www.rmc.sierraclub.org/ -
Society of Environmental Journalists
www.sej.org
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.