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School of the Environment
Environmental and Ecosystem Sciences
Become inspired to make a difference in your world in a program that prepares you to address the challenges of global climate change, environmental and resource conservation, and sustainability.
Career Opportunities
- Environmental Scientist
- Natural Resources Ecologist or Manager
- Land, Watershed, Natural Area, Park or Wildlife Refuge Planner or Manager
- Restoration Specialist
- Environmental Advocate, Educator or Consultant
- Resource Policy Advisor
- Aquatic, Stream or Wetland Ecologist or Hydrologist
- Environmental Lawyer
- Sustainability Consultant or Program Coordinator
- Air Pollution Analyst
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Quick Facts
#31-74k+
Average starting salary for an environmental scientist (Salary.com, 2023)
5:1
Student to faculty ratio
$240k+
Across the SoE system we award over $240,000 a year in scholarships