Environmental Sciences Careers

The U.S. Department of Labor projects significant growth in selected food, renewable energy, and environmental jobs through 2018. Read more >>>

• 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 openings in soil and plant sciences, all of which our graduates would be qualified for among others

 

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
• Scientist at agrichemical or pharmaceutical development company
• Ecotoxicologist
• Aquatic scientist
• Storm water specialist
• Forest carbon specialist
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Specialist

For more job possibilities check out Green Careers Guide.