{"id":50,"date":"2025-03-20T13:54:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T13:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:05:17","slug":"careers-in-environmental-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-environmental-studies\/careers-in-environmental-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers in Environmental Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-50\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-50-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-50-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>What kind of field can I work in with a degree in Environmental Studies?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-50-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Our graduates work in natural resource protection, conservation, and management as rangers, scientists, naturalists, and educators. SMCM\u2019s ENST degree has enabled students to work as economic analysts for the World Bank and the Brookings Institute; associates and officers for regional, national, and international non-profits and private foundations; employees of state, regional, or federal natural resource agencies; or to launch their own design studios as artists and independent business owners. Our alumni ranks include firefighters and food security activists; legislative writers and world traveling researchers; sustainability professionals and graduate and professional students in J.D., Master\u2019s, and Ph.D. programs as diverse as environmental law, wildlife biology, environmental policy, creative writing, and environmental neurotoxicology. Employment rates for environmental specialists is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-50-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-50-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-50\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/188\/2025\/07\/53067861686_5fe8d3628d_c.jpg\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/188\/2025\/07\/53067861686_5fe8d3628d_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/188\/2025\/07\/53067861686_5fe8d3628d_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/188\/2025\/07\/53067861686_5fe8d3628d_c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/188\/2025\/07\/53067861686_5fe8d3628d_c-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" alt=\"A group of people stand near a fenced area with chickens, watching a person speak next to a green school bus on a farm under a cloudy sky.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-50-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Highlighted Fields<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Risk Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Quality Control<\/li>\n<li>Logistics<\/li>\n<li>Soil and Water Conservation<\/li>\n<li>Land Use Planning<\/li>\n<li>Waste Disposal<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Compliance<\/li>\n<li>Reclamation of Contaminated Lands<\/li>\n<li>Testing\/Analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-50-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Stream Restoration<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Regulation Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Law<\/li>\n<li>Teaching<\/li>\n<li>Natural Resource Management<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Soil and Water Conservation<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Remediation<\/li>\n<li>Public &amp; Environmental Health<\/li>\n<li>Watershed Management<\/li>\n<li>Stream Restoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-50-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-50-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Environmental<\/strong> studies graduates are now working for<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-50-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-50-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>\u2022 National Arboretum<br \/>\n\u2022 Alice Ferguson Foundation<br \/>\n\u2022 Chesapeake Bay Foundation<br \/>\n\u2022 Chesapeake Conservation Corps<br \/>\n\u2022 Maryland Dept. of Agriculture<br \/>\n\u2022 Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources<br \/>\n\u2022 Maryland Public Service Commission<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-50-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>\u2022 National Park Service<br \/>\n\u2022 Nature Conservancy<br \/>\n\u2022 Pew Charitable Trust<br \/>\n\u2022 U.S. Geological Survey<br \/>\n\u2022 Walking Mountains Science Center<br \/>\n\u2022 Washington Area Bicyclist Association<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-50-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"grad-school\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-50-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-50-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-50-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Graduate<\/strong> School<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-50-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>A liberal arts degree allows you to learn about your desired profession without being limited by a single discipline. This well-rounded approach leaves you with a wide range of knowledge and a broad selection of career opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SMCM Alumni with Environmental Studies Degrees have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at the following universities:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-50-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-50-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-50-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>George Mason University<\/li>\n<li>Virginia Institute of Marine Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-50-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>George Washington University's School of Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-50-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-50-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Environmental Studies <strong>Career Resources<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-50-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Professional Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.learnhowtobecome.org\/green-careers\/\">A Guide to Green Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.environmentalscience.org\/careers\">Environmental Science Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sustainabilitydegrees.com\/\">Sustainability Degrees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/\">My Next Move<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greenjobs.net\/\">Green Jobs Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/naturecareers\/\">Nature Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/environmentalcareer.com\/\">Environmental Career<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecojobs.com\/\">Environmental Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-50-6-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Professional Organizations<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naep.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"> National Association of Environmental Professionals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/swepweb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> The Society of Women Environmental Professionals of Greater Philadelphia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.esa.org\/esa\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Ecological Society of America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncseglobal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Global Council for Science and the Environment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-50-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/landtrustalliance.org\/job-board\">Land Trust Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthworks-jobs.com\/\">EarthWorks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science\/Environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bureau of Labor Statistics: Environmental Specialists and Scientists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/conservation-scientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bureau of Labor Statistics: Conservation Scientists and Foresters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/environmental-science-and-protection-technicians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bureau of Labor Statistics: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-50-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-50-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-50-7-0-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Environmental Studies Department maintains a listserv of environmental jobs, fellowships, and opportunities for students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-50-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"internships\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-50-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-50-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-50-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Environmental Studies Internships and <strong>Jobs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-50-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"18\" ><div class=\"big-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-50-8-0-1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Office of Career Development and Community Engagement\u00a0helps students gain valuable job experience through internships year-round. We offer resources to help you find the right opportunity and can guide you through the process of earning academic credit for your internship. If you&#8217;re considering an internship or want to explore earning credit, be sure to connect with our Internship Coordinator before getting started!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-50-8-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/career-development\/internships\/\">Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-50-8-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_rss panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><a class=\"rsswidget rss-widget-feed\" href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/external_feeds\/17487\/public.rss?token=qrynfMW1fVeGC-VM5nZk8QslH1gYg1nzh7OHgh7CpN-DLQsnPJYmHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rss-widget-icon\" style=\"border:0\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-environmental-studies\/wp-includes\/images\/rss.png\" alt=\"RSS\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"rsswidget rss-widget-title\" href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/login\">Jobs &#8211; Environmental Management &amp; Sciences Major Group<\/a><\/h3><ul><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11096276\/share_preview'>Research Scientist, Environmental and Public Health Field Data at University of Washington, CEE RAPID Facility<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">June 2, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11078217\/share_preview'>Summer Ministry Leadership Role \u2013 Travel, Serve &amp; Lead (Paid + Housing) at YouthWorks<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">May 27, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11051264\/share_preview'>Tennis Athletes\/Coaches at Kids Sleepaway Summer Camp 2026 at Iroquois Springs<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">May 15, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11051136\/share_preview'>Wastewater Plant Operator at Personna Employment Solutions<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">May 15, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11050940\/share_preview'>Planner I Community Development at Personna Employment Solutions<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">May 14, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11050732\/share_preview'>Minnesota GreenCorps AmeriCorps Member at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - MN GreenCorps<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">May 14, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11050675\/share_preview'>Arctic Policy Lead at Woodwell Climate Research Center<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">May 14, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11050239\/share_preview'>Postdoctoral Researcher (Ecosystem modeling) at Woodwell Climate Research Center<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">May 14, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11050195\/share_preview'>Environmental Health &amp; Safety Specialist at The Buck Institute for Research on Aging<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">May 14, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11049959\/share_preview'>OREM Science Education and Internship Program: Engineering, Environmental, and Physical Sciences Fellow at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education<\/a> <span class=\"rss-date\">May 14, 2026<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our graduates work in natural resource protection, conservation, and management as rangers, scientists, naturalists, and educators. 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