What types of careers can I get with a degree in Environmental Sciences?

Graduates would be prepared for a broad range of positions.

• Environmental Protection Specialist
• Environmental Coordinator
• Physical Scientist (Environmental)
• Industrial Hygienist
• Water quality manager
• Environmental Research Associate
• Environmental Laboratory and Field Technician
• Environmental Specialist
• Environmental Program Manager
• Project Biologist/Environmental Specialist
• Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
• Environmental, Occupational, and Safety Officer
• Environmental Project Manager
• Geologist/Environmental Scientist
• Environmental Professional
• Consultant
• Emergency Manager/Environmental Professional
• Geologist/Engineer/Environmental Specialist
• Risk Assessor/Environmental Restorer
• Environmental Educator
• Project Manager
• Scientists
• Ecotoxicologist
• Aquatic Scientist
• Storm water specialist
• Forest carbon specialist

What are the job prospects like?

Job Prospects are great!

• Projected 25% increase in entry-level positions in coming decade nationwide
  • - 346,690 new jobs between 2006 and 2012
• Projected growth 22.1% in state of Minnesota for entry level positions
• - 704 openings between 2006 and 2016 (specifically for environmental science)
• - 10,789 openings between 2006 and 2016 in the life sciences
• - 202 in soil and plant sciences, etc… all of which our graduates would be qualified for among others.