Students can pursue a wide variety of options which offer diverse career paths. Curriculum specialties include Pollution and Treatment Sciences, Environmental, Occupational, and Radiological Health Science, Soil and Water Resources, Environmental Education, Marine Studies, and Environmental Chemistry. An environmental science degree can prepare students for a wide range of careers in industry, government, the non-profit sector, and education. Many labor market experts predict that environmental industries will be a major source of new jobs in the next decade. Some technical specialties will require further graduate training either for career entry or advancement.
Some students choose to combine their undergraduate degrees with an MBA or law degree.
Since environmental issues will impact most sectors of the job market, an educational background in this field will be attractive to a wide range of employers. Although most graduates will find work in a related field, some may choose a career which does not require this specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choice, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades, and involvement in college activities. First Jobs of Recent Graduates Administrative Assistant, Small Business Devel. Dept. of Env.