Having a degree opens up new career opportunities.
What job can you get with an environmental science degree?
Most environmental science graduates go on to become environmental technicians, conservation scientists, and environmental consultants. Environmental science grads also go on to become environmental restoration planners and forest and conservation workers. Here is a list of careers where the skills you learn in an environmental science degree will be useful:
Environmental Technician
Salary
50k
Growth
12%
Satisfaction
Low
Conservation Scientist
Salary
52k
Growth
6%
Satisfaction
Average
Environmental Consultant
Salary
58k
Growth
10%
Satisfaction
Low
Environmental Restoration Planner
Salary
72k
Growth
10%
Satisfaction
Average
Forest and Conservation Worker
Salary
21k
Growth
4%
Satisfaction
Average
Aquarist
Salary
36k
Growth
N/A
Satisfaction
Average
Park Naturalist
Salary
20k
Growth
6%
Satisfaction
Average
Energy Auditor
Salary
86k
Growth
4%
Satisfaction
Average
Sustainability Officer
Salary
208k
Growth
-2%
Satisfaction
Average
Soil and Plant Scientist
Salary
18k
Growth
6%
Satisfaction
Average
Pro tip
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