Careers

In today's world, almost every industry has to consider environmental implications and impacts. Our ECS major is designed to provide you with the necessary background to be competitive in the career of your choice.

The following are only a few of the career possibilities available to an Ecosytem Science and Policy major:

Careers in Environmental Law, Policy, Education and Communication

  • Environmental Advocate
  • Envrionmental Educator
  • Environmental Journalist
  • Environmental Lawyer
  • Environmental Lobbyist
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Environmental Regulator
  • Public Health Educator
  • Renewable Energy Advocate or Planner
  • Wildlife Educator

 Careers in Air and Water Quality Management

  • Air Pollution Analyst
  • Air/Water Quality Manager
  • Environmental Chemist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Impact Analyst
  • Environmental Remediator
  • Hazardous Waste Manager
  • Toxicologist

Careers in Land, Water, and Wildlife Conservation

  • Conservation Agent
  • Conservation Biologist
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental Economist
  • Forest Scientist
  • Hatchery Manager
  • Hydrologist
  • Ocean Technician
  • Park Ranger
  • Preserve Manager
  • Soil Scientist
  • Urban Forester

 Careers in Sustainability

  • Ecotourism Agent
  • Environmental Accountant
  • Environmental Administrator
  • Environmental Planner
  • Land Use Planner
  • Natural Hazard and Risk Assessor
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Recycling Officer
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Urban Planner