Environmental science major careers and jobs

Global climate change, which includes increasing temperatures and frequency of devastating storms, environmental degradation, habitat loss and species extinctions, is the most urgent issue facing humankind today. To solve these pressing environmental problems, society desperately needs highly trained scientists to devise creative solutions to resolve global environmental issues.

Jobs for environmental science majors

Graduates in environmental science will be well-prepared for any of the following career paths:

• Environmental consultant
• Research scientist
• Education
• Sustainability coordinator
• Environmental engineer
• Meteorology
• Water quality scientist
• Environmental technician