a joint degree program between the
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES and
THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

Career Opportunities

Environmental scientists can find employment in a variety of fields. The jobs range from basic research to highly applied situations. Employers range from all levels of government and private industry to non-profit groups. In addition, employment is available in the legislative and legal sectors as well. Teaching positions are available, consistent with a bachelor degree status. The job settings are found throughout the world and can vary from a controlled laboratory, remote wilderness, or site work at the corner gas station. The following is a listing of jobs under the various majors in the BSES. All of these jobs would be available at all levels of government and in private companies. In >Indiana there are US Geological Survey offices, US Forest Service offices, EPA offices, IDEM and DNR offices etc.

General (Environmental Scientist)
Field Scientist
Field Site Manager
Physical Scientist

Atmospheric Science:
 Atmospheric Chemist
Data Analyst
Climate Modeler Meteorologist

Ecosystem Science:
Ecologist
Aquatic Biologist
Wetlands Delineation Specialist
Bioremediation Specialist
Lake and Watershed Manager

Hydrology and Water Resources:
Hydrologist
Aqueous Chemist
Water Quality Analyst
Ground Water Flow Specialist

Mathematical Modeling:
Spatial Data Analyst
Information Systems Analyst
Data Base Storage and Retrieval Expert
Programmer
Water Flow Modeler
Population Dynamics Modeler

Pollution Control Technology and Resources:
Technologies Analyst
Waste Treatment Specialist
Air Quality Analyst
Systems Analyst

Surficial Processes:
Soil Scientist
Forest Geomorphologist
Ground Water Instrumentation Specialist
Agricultural Specialist
Environmental Remediation Specialist Mine Reclamation Specialist