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IntroductionEnvironmental Sciences is the interdisciplinary study of natural processes and human impacts in the atmosphere, aquatic systems, and soils. The course of study is built on a foundation of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. All students also complete a series of environmental sciences courses that demonstrate the application of the basic science principles to solution of environmental problems. Specialization in either of the environmental sciences options (environmental sciences or applied environmental sciences) prepares students for careers in environmental consulting, regulatory agencies, industry, legal and science policy professions, and education, and graduate study in related fields. An environmental sciences degree can prepare students for a wide range of careers in industry, government, consulting, and education. Many labor market experts predict that environmental industries will be a major source of new jobs in the next decade. Some technical specialties will require further graduate training either for career entry or advancement. Some students choose to combine their undergraduate degree with an MBA or law degree. Since environmental issues will impact most sectors of the job market, an educational background in this field will be attractive to a wide range of employers. Although most graduates work in a related field, some may choose a career which does not require this specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstarated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choice, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades, and involvement in college activities.
A Sample of Related Occupations| Air Quality Engineer | Biostatistician | Botanist | | Chemist | Community Relations Mngr. | Contract Administrator | | Ecologist | Environmental Affairs Mngr. | Environmental Educator | | Environmental Engineer | Environmental Impact Analyst | Environmental Lawyer | | Environmental Mngr. | Environmental Protection Specialist | Fund Raiser | | Grass Roots Coordinator | Hazardous Materials Specialist | Hydrogeologist | | Industrial Hygienist | Lobbyist | Natural Resources Mngr. | | Naturalist | Physician | Planner | | Photojournalist | Public Health Educator | Public Health Inspector | | Publisher | Research Asst. | Risk Mngr. | | Safety Engineer | Science Teacher | Science Librarian | | Soil Scientist | Technical Sales Representative | Technical Writer | | Toxicologist | Water Quality Specialist | |
Types of Employers| Private & Nonprofit Organizations | | Chemical Manufacturers | Environmental Research Organizations | Scientific Journals | | Environmental Advocacy Groups | Food Manufacturers | Testing Labs | | Environmental Consulting Firms | Insurance Industry | Travel/Tourism (Ecotourism Companies) | | Environmental Education Centers | Pharmaceutical Industry | Waste Management Companies | | Environmental Public Relations Firms | Recycling Centers | |
| Government Agencies | | Bureau of Land Management | National Science Foundation | Soil Conservation Service | | Bureau of Reclamation | NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | | Food & Drug Administration | Occupational Safety & Health Admin. | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | | Forest Service | Peace Corps | | | Department of Commerce | Public Health Service | |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates| First Jobs of Recent Graduates | | Admin. Asst., Small Business Devel. Center | Environmental Protection Specialist, U.S. Army | | Analytical Chemist, York Labs | Environmental Scientist, Sadat Associates Inc. | | Asst. Analyst, RW Beck & Associates | Environmental Specialist, S&W Waste Inc. | | Associate Chemist, Con Edison | Environmental Specialist Trainee, NJ DEP | | Biology Teacher, Somerville Board of Education | Health Inspector, Edison Health Dept. | | Compliance Mngr., Environment Management Ltd. | Industrial Hygienist, US Department of Labor, OSHA | | Drum Removal Mngr., Environmental Professionals | Radiation Specialist, NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection | | Environmental Coordinator, Manville Sales Corp. | Water Resource Specialist, Storch Engineers |
| Jobs of Experienced Alumni | | Account Manager, HC-V | Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management | | Assoc. Mngr., Environmental Affairs, Hoffmann-La Roche (MS Environmental Science) | Industrial Hygienist, Vineland Dept. of Health (MS Indus. Hygiene) | | Botanist & Native Plant Designer, Drosera | Laboratory Director, EMA (MS Chemistry) | | Chief of Environmental Health, US Army | Mngr., Waste Treatment, Photocircuits Corp. | | Department Manager, Con Edison | Physical Therapist, private practice (MS Physical Therapy) | | Deputy Attorney General, NJ Attorney Generals Office (JD) | Physician-Orthopaedics, private practice (MD) | | Detective, NJ State Police | Plant Ecologist, NYC Parks (MS Ecology) | | Director-Strategic Planning, American Express (MBA) | President, ECRACOM Inc. (MS Resource Mgt.) | | Earth Science Teacher, Middle School (MS Education) | Project Mngr., Indiana Dept. of Envir. Mgmt. (MS Public Affairs/Policy Studies) | | Environmental Consultant, Ecology & Environment Inc. | Regional Mngr., Hydro Environmental Technologies | | Envir. Engineer, Roche Carolina (MS Envir. Engr.) | Section Chief, NJ DEP Site Remediation (MS Envir. Sci.) | | Environmental Engineer, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Senior Environmental Engineer, American Cyanamid | | Environmental Scientist, NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection (MS Zoology) | Senior Mngr., Environ Int'l. Corp. (MS Envir. Engr.) | | Environmental Scientist, NY State Dept. of Law & Public Safety (MS Public Health) | Senior Market Strategist, Wolters Kluwer Health (MBA) | | Environmental Scientist, US EPA (MS Environ. Science) | Senior Project Planner, Pfizer | | Environmental Specialist, US Army Test & Evaluation Command (MS Envir. Sci.) | Senior Planner, Hackensack Meadowlands Devel. Corp. | | Environmental Trainer, Advanced Environmental Tech. | Senior Sanitarian, Middletown Health Department | | Field Technician, Accutest Laboratories | Teacher, Brielle Elementary School (MA, Education) | | Health Officer, Maplewood Health Department (MPA) | Worldwide Clinical Research Mngr., Schering-Plough (DVM) |
Graduate Schools Attended| Georgian Court University, MA, Education | Rutgers University, MS, Ecology | | Indiana University, MS, Environmental Sciences | Rutgers University, MS, Environmental Sciences | | Indiana University, MS, Public Affairs & Policy Studies | Stevens Institute of Technology, MS, Envir. Engineering | | Marygrove College, MA, Education | University of Maryland, MBA | | NJ Institute of Technology, MS, Environ. Sciences | Univ. of California - Santa Cruz, PhD, Earth Science | | Rutgers University, MBA | Univ. of Virginia, PhD, Microbial Ecology |
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