Careers
The following list is a sample of the many career options available for the environment major. Most of these require a certificate or an associate degree, or a baccalaureat degree, and a few require a graduate-level degree:
- field sampling technician
- environmental scientist
- hazardous materials specialist
- pollution control technician
- environmental investigator
- water quality technician
- air quality aide
- recycling coordinator
- environmental economist
- environmental lawyer
- environmental journalist
- waste management specialist
- vocational teacher
- transportation planner
- legislative researcher
- emergency responder
- site remediation specialist
- hazardous materials manager
- wastewater treatment operator
- pollution prevention specialist
- toxicologist
- environmental regulator
- environmental activist
- occupational health and safety specialist