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There are many career paths and green jobs in earth and environmental sciences including, aquatic scientist, climate scientist, conservation scientist, environmental scientist, geoscientist, sustainability scientist, and science education to name a few. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the occupation-dependent annual median wage for employment in earth and environmental sciences ranged from $61,310 to $92,270 with a projected growth in various sectors ranging from 3% to 8% between 2018 and 2028. Most career paths within the earth and environmental science fields require you to have a minimum degree of a bachelor’s degree. Within the earth and environmental sciences programs at Brooklyn College, you develop skills and abilities that make you very marketable in a wide variety of jobs. Additionally, depending on your career goals, there are many opportunities for crossover and integration with many other non-science disciplines (e.g., anthropology, art, business and economics, communication, political science), which can broaden your marketability even further.
Brooklyn College alumni with a degree in earth and environmental sciences work in local/state/federal governmental agencies, consulting firms, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), education, hospitals, labs, and many more. A full listing of New York job titles for earth and environmental scientists can be found at the New York State Department of Labor Career Zone and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
There is a lot of information available on LinkedIn, including profiles of more than 1,000 Brooklyn College alumni who graduated with a degree in earth and environmental sciences. Join the Brooklyn College Alumni group and see where alumni are currently working, their skill sets, and their career progression. You can filter further based on employer, class year, etc.
Keep in mind, this list isn’t inclusive of all the opportunities available to earth and environmental sciences students. Use the Magner Career Center resources to your advantage to find opportunities that align with your interests!
City Research Scientist Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis, NYC-DEP
Geologist III AECOM (Civil Engineering Consulting Firm)
Environmental Scientist NOAA-NCCOS
Business Analyst New York City Housing Authority
Community Habilitation Trainer SKIP of NY
Planner Town of Patterson, New Jersey
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There are several different aspects of the earth and environmental sciences field that affect the average salary, such as education level, industry type, experience, and location. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary range is $61,310 to $92,270 in May 2018. The best approach to determining possible salaries is to research them on websites like Indeed.com and Salary.com.
There are a number of resources on campus that will help you learn more about earth and environmental sciences career options. Attend events and keep current on the resources available to you.
The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.
To find all clubs and the latest events, search for the names of clubs and sign in to RSVP for the events you would like to attend.
The Environmental Science website provides detailed information on licensure requirements for those interested in going into the earth and environmental sciences field. It is important to note that licensure requirements often vary by state, so if you are interested in living in another state you will want to see their licensing requirements.
Review the Vault Guides to learn about careers. For example, you may want to review include Vault Guide to Non-Profit Jobs, Vault Career Guide to Curating, Vault Guide to Education or Vault Guide to Government Jobs to name a few.
Occupational Network (O*NET) offers occupational statistics such as salaries and growth potential for all occupations. Additionally, you can search occupations by name or by your own interests, skills, abilities, etc.
Occupational Outlook Handbook gives you information on the training and education needed for the job, earning potential, expected job prospects, what you would be doing on the job, and what the working conditions are like.
The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences is a membership opportunity that provides a search engine for careers in the field, internships, etc.
Nature Index offer the Top 200 Institutions in Earth & Environmental Sciences. Students interested in pursuing a career in earth and environmental sciences would be well served in joining at least one of the many existing organizations.
CUNY Meetups hosts various events throughout the semester open to all CUNY students and alumni.
