Environmental Science Careers
Environmental science majors go on to prestigious graduate schools and interesting careers, including:
- Research and lab work
- Environmental law
- Industrial engineering
- Soil and water conservation
- Hazardous waste management
- Air quality management
- Water quality management
- Science and nature writing
- Environmental compliance
- Recreation planning
- Ecotourism
- Administration and management
- Public policy and advocacy
- Fishery and wildlife management
- Parks and outdoor recreation
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Urban design and planning
- Teaching
Different types of employers:
- Environmental Protection Agency
- US Fish and Wildlife Service
- National Park Service
- US Forest Service
- State national resource departments, farm bureaus, fisheries agencies
- Environmental law firms
- Environmental consulting firms
- Schools and universities
- Waste management firms
- City and county agencies
- Museums, nature centers, camps and parks
- Zoos
- Privately owned farms and ranches
- Non-profits like The Nature Conservency, The Sierra Club, Audubon, League of Conservation Voters
- Political action committees
- Timber companies
- Consulting firms
- Media
- Aviation firms and airports
- Real estate development companies