Environmental Sciences
Environmental Science and Environmental Studies are interdisciplinary studies that focus on how humans interact with the earth and the environment. As demand grows for renewable energy and green technologies, Environmental Science/Studies majors have the opportunity to work in a variety of growing fields, including pollution control, law and politics, marine biology, sociology, economics and business.
Minors: Geology, Environmental Geology, Environmental Studies, Marine Studies
Job Titles
| Conservationist/Preservationist | Land Surveyor |
| Environmental Consultant | Marine Biologist* |
| Environmental Engineer | Oceanographer |
| Environmental Lawyer* | Professor* |
| Environmental Safety and Health Technician | Research Assistant |
| Geographer | Soil Conservation Planner |
| Green Marketing Representative | Urban Regional Planner |
| Waste Treatment Specialist | Field Technician |
Positions that may require additional education, training or licensing are indicated by an (*). Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interests as possible, including co-op and internships.
Employers
| Beacon Power, LLC | Sustainability Guild, LLC |
| Manomet Center for Conservation Studies | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| Mass. Dept. of Conservation & Recreation | WegoWise, Inc. |
Industries
| Academic Research | Market Research | |
| Construction | Museums | |
| Consulting | Nonprofit Organizations | |
| Energy | Real Estate | |
| Environmental Management | Research Institutes | |
| Government: local, state and federal | Sustainable/Renewable Energy | |
| Higher Education | ||
Internships and Co-ops
Internships and Co-ops:
Environmental Jobs and Careers
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Communications/Marketing Intern
- Life Science Intern
- Sanitary Wastewater Intern
- Sustainable Materials Recovery Intern
Use NUworks, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please visit the Department’s website.
Students enrolled in the College of Professional Studies may click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET
- Vocational Biographies (username: NE Univ; password: RAZDE)
Career Development Videos
Using Your Science Degree in Business
Websites for Job Search
- Environmental Jobs and Careers
- Environmental Career Opportunities
- Geology.com
- New Scientist Jobs
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Campus Organizations & Activities
*Additional student organizations here.
*For additional student activities click here.
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities:
- Air and Waste Management Association
- American Planning Association
- Ecological Society of America
- International Society for Ecological Economics
- National Association of Environmental Professionals
- Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
- Water Environment Federation
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities. Visit the Social Media page for more information on how to leverage your social media network.