Environmental Science Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Environmental Science
This degree program provides a strong foundation in mathematics and the physical and natural sciences and contains a large selection of courses on environmental science topics. This degree prepares students for employment as professionals in environmental science, graduate study in environmental science, or in one of the traditional sciences.
A major in Environmental Science positions you to contribute to the critical work of changing the future and protecting our planet. A wide array of courses are available and you will have many opportunities to take field and laboratory courses. This balance of coursework and hands-on learning experiences prepares you to develop solutions to environmental problems you may work on in the future.
Complete information about the requirements of the major can be found on the Integrated Program in the Environment website and in the College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin and in the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs Undergraduate Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Industrial Ecologists
- Animal Scientists
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Engineers
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Geographers
- Soil and Plant Scientists
- Agricultural Inspectors
- Archeologists
- Biochemical Engineers
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Environmental Engineering Technicians
- Chemical Technicians
- Biological Technicians
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
Environmental Science Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Analyze
- Research
- Forecast
- Manage Data or Records
Communication
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.