What Can I Do With A Major In Environmental Science

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Overview	Career Titles	Employers	Skills	Salary Information
Graduate Data	Alumni/Intern Profiles	Links of Interest	Additional Information

Overview | Return to top

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary major which requires advanced course work in the areas of biology, geology and chemistry. The Environmental Science program has several objectives 1) to provide the student with a solid science foundation balanced with a liberal arts education 2) to provide a foundation in the specifics, theory and concepts of environmental science as a prerequisite for post-graduate study or for positions in government service and industry 3) to develop research skills in the student and 4) to develop in the student a contemporary environmental ethic based on a scientific understanding of natural processes.

Career Titles | Return to top

Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Scientist
Agricultural Technician
Agronomist
Air Pollution Analyst
Air Quality Engineer
Air Quality Specialist
Alternative Energy Specialist
Animal Biologist
Biochemist
Biologist
Biomedical Engineer
Biostatistician
Botanist
Chemical Laboratory Analyst
Chemical Technician
Chemist
City Planner
Civil Engineer
Climatological Specialist
Community Relations Specialist
Conservationist
Consumer Safety Inspector
Curator
Earth Scientist
Eco Tour Specialist
Ecological Risk Assessor
Ecologist
Engineering Technician
Entomologist
Environmental Activist
Environmental Advocate
Environmental Affairs Manager
Environmental Analyst
Environmental Biologist
Environmental Cleanup Technician
Environmental Educator
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Film Maker

Environmental Geologist
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Impact Analyst
Environmental Lawyer
Environmental Lobbyist
Environmental Planner
Environmental Policy Manager
Environmental Protection Specialist
Environmental Sanitarian
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Specialist
Environmental Toxicologist
EPA Inspector
EPA Statistician
Epidemiologist
Farm Manager
Fish & Game Warden
Fish Farmer
Fishery Scientist
Forensic Scientist
Forest Products Technologist
Forest Ranger
Forester
Fundraiser
Geochemist
Geographer
Geographic Data Analyst
Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Geologist
Geophysicist
Grassroots Coordinator
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Horticulturist
Hydrogeologist
Hydrologist
Industrial Environmental Manager
Industrial Hygienist
Journalist
Landscape Architect

Life Scientist
Lobbyist
Marine Biologist
Meteorological Analyst
Meteorologist
Microbiologist
Natural Resources Specialist
Naturalist
Oceanographer
Outdoor Trip Leader
Parasitologist
Park Naturalist
Park Ranger
Peace Corps Volunteer
Photojournalist
Physician
Pollution Control Engineer
Professor
Public Health Inspector
Recycling Policy Analyst
Renewable Energy Consultant
Restoration Coordinator
Risk Assessment Specialist
Safety Inspector
Seismologist
Soil Scientist
Teacher
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
Urban/Regional Planner
Veterinarian
Waste Management Specialist
Water Quality Specialist
Watershed Ecologist
Wetlands Ecologist
Wildlife Conservationist
Wildlife Manager
Zoo Caretaker
Zoologist

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Agribusiness
Aquarium
Banks
Biotechnology Research Firms
Botanical Gardens
Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Reclamation
Chemical Manufacturers
Colleges & Universities
Conservation Organizations
Consulting Firm
Defenders of Wildlife
Energy Organizations
Environmental Advocacy Groups
Environmental Consulting Firms
Environmental Education Centers
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Public Relations Firms
Environmental Research Organizations
Farm
Fisheries
Food and Drug Administration

Food Manufacturers
Foreign Service
Forest Service
Green House
Green Peace
Highway Departments
Insurance Industry
Land Development
Landfill
Landscaping Companies
Libraries
Local, State, Federal Government
Manufacturing Businesses
Mining Operations
Museums
National Park Service
National Science Foundation
National Wildlife Federation
Nature Conservatory
Newspaper and Magazines
Nonprofit Organizations
Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Paper Mills
Peace Corps
Pharmaceutical Industry
Port/Airport Authorities
Private Foundations
Private Industry
Public Health Service
Real Estate Developers
Recycling Centers
Resource Management Agencies
School Boards
Scientific Journals
Soil & Water Conservation Districts
State or National Parks
Testing Labs
Travel/Tourism (Ecotourism Companies)
US Environmental Protection Agency
US Fish and Wildlife Science
Waste Management Companies
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Watershed Associations & Conservancies
Wildlife Preserves

Skills | Return to top

Ability to think and solve complex problems across disciplines
Ability to work in teams to solve problems
Analyze data
Apply knowledge creatively
Apply logic to problems
Argue logically
Assess risks
Attention to detail
Computer literacy
Conduct scientific studies and provides solutions to problems
Creative and inquisitive
Critical thinking
Define problems

Develop, plan, and carry out environmental programs
Enjoy working outdoors
Evaluate data and results
Gather information
Generate new ideas
Knowledge of lab instruments
Knowledge of safety regulations
Leadership skills
Maintain precision and accuracy
Mechanical aptitude
Oral and written communication skills
Organizational skills
Organize and report data

Perceive patterns and structures
Precision and accuracy
Question conventions
Report results orally and in writing
Self-confidence
Self-disciplined and self-motivated
Societal awareness and sensitivity
Summarize research findings
Technical writing
Think independently
Use laboratory equipment
Work well with others

Salary Information | Return to top

NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Summer 2012 Average Starting Salary:

Environmental Sciences/Studies Bachelor's Degree: Not Currently Available

Average Salary for SNC Environmental Science Graduate:

2009: $25,001 - $30,000
2010: No salary data available
2011: No salary data availible

For additional salary information, please visit salary.com

Graduate Data | Return to top

The job titles and employers listed below are a sample of the results from the annual St. Norbert College Career Services graduate follow-up survey for the Classes of 2003-2011.

Job Titles

Administrative Services
Environmental Specialist
National Park Service Intern
Research Technician

Employers

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Martenson and Eisele
Student Conservation Association

Graduate Programs

No data available

Graduate Schools

No data available

Alumni/Intern Profiles | Return to top

Alumni Profiles
Martin Fallon
Carrie Haverfield

Intern Profiles
Autumn Burby

Links of Interest | Return to top

Career Information
Career Guide: Nature & The Environment
Environmental Graduate Programs
EPA Student Center
The Riley Guide to Environmental Sciences

Professional Associations
Academy Board of Certified Environmental Professionals
Air and Waste Management Association
American Water Resources Association
American Water Works Association
Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education
Ecological Society of America
National Association for Environmental Management
National Council for Science and the Environment
National Environmental Health Association
Society for Conservation Biology
Society of American Foresters
Society of Ecological Restoration
The Student Conservation Association

Jobs & Internships
Cyber-Sierra's Natural Resources Job Search
Environmental Protection Agency
EnviroLink
Environmental Career Center
Environmental Career Opportunities
Environmental Jobs and Careers

Additional Information | Return to top

SNC Environmental Science Department
Major Requirements
Academic Advising
Career Services Job Search Links

Disclaimer: The information included on this page is not all-inclusive. You are encouraged to utilize additional online and print resources when researching majors and careers. Some of the careers listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. If you feel something should be added, changed, updated or removed, please contact Career Services. The content included on this page will be updated annually each summer. Please contact Career Services if you have any questions about the information on this page or to schedule an appointment.