What can I do with an Earth and Environmental Sciences degree?

Many ESS students go on to graduate school programs and careers as research scientists in academic, public, or private institutions. Students are prepared to enter the workforce directly as scientists in a diverse array of fields including environmental policy and planning, environmental consulting, air quality monitoring and assessment, laboratory analysis, scientific research, science education, natural resource management, wildlife management, conservation and environmental protection, and water resource management.

The Department now offers a Careers in Earth System Science course (ESS 192) where representatives from various businesses and agencies related to the major come and speak with our students on a weekly basis.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our majors to gain a better understanding of what types of jobs are available to them after graduation.

For more information, be sure to see Career Guidance. Ever thought about becoming a science or math teacher? If so, check out the
UCI Cal Teach Program.  This program is a great way for you to explore whether or not you might enjoy teaching as a career.  Their website is http://www.gse.uci.edu/calteach

Some Helpful Links:

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

California Air Resources Board

California Environmental Protection Agency

Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project

American Geophysical Union (AGU) Career Center and Graduate School Information

Geotimes

AAAS Career Center for Undergraduates

Ecological Society of America (ESA) Employment Opportunities

ESA Ecology Careers FAQs

 

Interested in Graduate School? Want to learn about other employers that are not listed here? Talk to your professors about the right place for you.