School of Environmental Studies

What Can You Do With A Degree in Environmental Studies?

The sky's the limit! There are many different areas that Environmental Studies majors go into after they graduate from Tennessee Tech University. Here are a few examples:

Environmental Remediation and Compliance: Remediation, Auditing, Air and Water Pollution.

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Air or Water Quality Management:
Laboratory Analysis, Watershed
Management, Stream Restoration, Sustainable Infrastructure,Permitting.

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Conservation Planning: Natural Resource Planning, Transportation Planning, Recreation Management,
Building/Zoning, Park Management.

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Environmental Education and
Communication: Teaching, Technical Writing, Editing for Publishers, Public
Relations, Nature Photography,
Journalism.
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Environmental Law: Political Action, Lobbying, Science Policy, Regulatory
Affairs, Patent Law, Environmental Law, Non-profit, Mediation.
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Waste Management: Risk Assessment,
Quality Control, Recycling,
Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Public and Environmental
Health.
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Prospective Employers Pertaining to Environmental Studies

Local (Public and Private)

Public

Army Corps of Engineers
Department of Agriculture
Department of Defense
Department of Energy
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Interior
Federal, state, and local government
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Public works departments

Private

Job Boards to Help Get Your Career Started

Open Internships

The Nature Conservancy Internships

Description: The Nature Conservancy offers a wide range of internship opportunities designed to build real-world skills while making a measurable environmental impact. Follow the link above to explore current internship openings and find the opportunity that aligns with your goals.

ESS Current Job Openings

TDEC Environmental Scientists, Foresters, and Consultants - View open TDEC positions here!

Description: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation frequently hires for various environmental positions at their West, Middle, and East Tennessee offices. Visit the TN.gov website and search for positions at TDEC.
Salary Range: $48,204 – $72,468 annually.

Southeast Conservation Corps - View opportunities here!

Description: Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) seeks applicants who are interested in fully committing to the program, who are willing to overcome any challenges and those who will take advantage of the opportunities, skills and trainings that are offered throughout their term of service. SECC seeks those who will benefit from and contribute the most to the program; previous experience is not required for most positions.

Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)

Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring for a Natural Resource Specialist (Park Ranger) in multiple locations. A few duties include: participate in the development of various planning documents, participate in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources, assist with coordination of planning and execution of activities related to numerous programs, and more.
Salary Range: $40,736 - $80,243 annually.

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