The environmental science major provides an understanding of the biological and physical sciences and their application to environmental problems.
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.