What Can You Do With An Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Studies?
Environmental Studies Related Skills
- Collecting & Examining Data
- Use of GIS & Laboratory Equipment
- Natural and Social Sciences
- Apply Logic to problems
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Summarize Research Findings
- Utilizing Formulas
- Evaluate Data and Results
- Perceive Patterns and Structures
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication Skills
- Solution Proposals
- Environmental Policy/Government
- Presentation & Public Speaking
- Synthesizing information
- Compare and contrast evidence
- Perform Research
Related Entry-Level Career Titles
- Environmental Planner Assistant
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Evaluation Manager
- GIS Specialist
- Land Use Specialist
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Policy Research Assistant
- Recycling Manager Coordinator
- Research Assistant
- Wildlife Manager
- Conservation Agent
- Forester
- Climate Change Analyst
- Ecologist
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Resource Management Specialist
- Restoration Planner
- Environmental Educator
- Sustainability Specialist
- Lab Assistant
- Waste Water Technician
- Community Action Coordinator
- Conservationist
Employers of Environmental Studies Majors
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Conservation Agencies
- Consulting Firms
- Parks and Recreational Areas
- Environmental Protection Agencies
- Planning Commissions
- Educational Institutions
- Government Agencies
- Public Policy Think Tanks
- Travel and Tourism Agencies
- World Health Organizations
- City and County Health Departments
Job Posting Sites
- Environmental Career connects environmentalists with diverse career opportunities
- iHire Environmental is great job database for Environmental Professionals
- Idealist is the world’s best place to find nonprofit jobs and internships
- UIS CareerConnect the UIS Career Development Center’s job posting site
Career Planning Links
- Ecological Society of America provides great insight into latest trends in the industry
- Environmental Career Center offers current career options related to new trends
- Outdoor Action Guide – environmental career options
- UIS Career Development Center GOALS can help you navigate the career planning process
- UIS Department of Environmental Studies details the field of study and curriculum