Environmental Science Careers

What can I do with a degree in Environmental Science from Kansas State University?

Students with environmental science degrees can get jobs in a wide range of areas, although most focus on preserving our natural resources and/or preventing environmental pollution.

Careers are available in both the public and private sectors, as well as academia, with jobs ranging from administrative/managerial to fieldwork. Degree holders can become environmental researchers, educators, lawyers, policy makers, and communications specialists. You may work for a federal government agency, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. There are also comparable jobs at the state level.

Environmental science degree holders can be competitive for jobs at an environmental engineering firm or with farming and agricultural organizations. You may work as a consultant to private-sector companies or corporations, helping these firms with environmental impact assessments.

Examples of environmental science job titles

Environmental Scientist
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Specialist
Environmental Geologist
Environmental Geographer
Environmental Biologist
Ecologist
Environmental Technician
Environmental Science Teacher
Environmental Manager
Environmental Chemist
Wildlife Biologist
Microbiologist
Water Quality Scientist