Our World Needs YOU on its side!
Environmental Studies is a diverse and interdisciplinary field that offers those who study it numerous paths to challenging and rewarding careers that benefit you as well as the world around you.
According to the U.S Board of Labor and Statistics, the average pay for Environmental Scientists and Specialists was $71,130/ year ($30.20/ hour) in 2018, with a 10 year prospective job market growth of 8%.
Environmental specialists are, above all, problem solvers. The world has a lot of problems that need solving, and countless employers–between businesses, research labs, and governmental agencies–who are searching for someone with the critical analysis skills and technical experience that is gained from studying environmental issues.
Here are just a few skills you will gain from an EVST degree from UConn:
- Analyzing Environmental Problems and Developing Solutions
- Conducting Quantitative Research
- Predicting Outcomes
- Project Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Deductive Reasoning
- Designing Research Models
What are some of my career options?
| Environmental compliance specialist: Investigate complaints of suspected violations of environmental regulations, ensuring industry compliance (ex. pollution control laws, illegal dumping, excessive emissions) | Industrial hygienist: Anticipate and recognize problems relating to health and safety within an industrial workplace, specifically regarding physical, chemical, or biological dangers |
| Environmental consultant: Provide expertise in both the public and private sectors regarding the management of environmental issues | Environmental remediation specialist: Devise technical solutions for the removal of harmful pollutants and contaminants from the environment |
| Environmental microbiologist: Work with governmental agencies, universities, agriculture industries, and food safety organizations to study microorganisms in the environment (includes air microbiology, soil microbiology, and water microbiology). Specifically, environmental microbiologists are consulted when trying to find microscopic organisms that cause either environmental damage or have beneficial properties to various industries | Water quality technician: Responsible for monitoring and testing potable water supplies as well as public access to water |
| Environmental planner: Urban and regional planning with a focus on sustainability; develop short-term and long-term plans for land use while considering legal, social, and environmental concerns | Forest or park ranger: Supervise and ensure the protection of state or national natural areas |
| Sustainability specialist: Encourage organizations to think about and implement sustainability issues company-wide through initiatives such as green building, environmental management systems, and greenhouse gas reduction | Environmental science educator: Educates individuals and communities about nature and environmental issues |
| Environmental technician: Collect and track air, water, and soil samples, and perform tests to measure physical, biological, and chemical properties to ensure compliance with all environmental regulations | Environmental project manager: Combine traditional organizational and management skills with environmental expertise to advance various business’ initiatives for natural areas |
Looking for more information? Check out these sites!
EnvironmentalScience.Org | SustainabilityDegrees.Org | The Guide to Green Careers
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