Environmental Studies Careers
What can you do with an environmental studies degree?
With climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable resource management leading global conversations, the demand for professionals equipped with environmental science and policy knowledge is growing.
As a Rollins environmental studies major, you’ll have direct access to various ecosystems and globally significant initiatives right here in Florida and countless opportunities to dive into hands-on labs and field research with the expert faculty and professionals who are protecting our natural resources and communities.
So, whether you pursue an environmental studies career guiding climate policy nationally or launching new sustainability initiatives in a community, Rollins will ensure you have the knowledge and skills to address environmental issues and create a more sustainable and equitable future.
A Growing Industry
At Rollins, you’ll develop the skills to turn your passion for protecting the environment into a productive career.
- 6,900+— Bureau of Labor Statics
Projected job openings for environmental scientists and specialists each year
- 29%— LinkedIn
Higher hiring rate for workers with at least one green skill
- $78K— Bureau of Labor Statics
The national median salary for environmental scientists and specialists in the US
- Top 40— WalletHub
Orlando is among the greenest cities in America
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Where Your Environmental Studies Degree Can Take You
Our environmental studies grads have gone on to careers at Brown University, Pew Charitable Trusts, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, and more. See how the skills and knowledge they gained at Rollins are helping them make our community and world a better place.
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Building Sustainable Communities
“Environmental Studies really helped me discover which areas interested me most and prepared me to pursue a diverse range of environmental careers.”
– Coco Marshall ‘24, Lakes Division Intern, City of Winter Park
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Guiding Policy on Ocean Conservation
“Rollins was teaching interdisciplinary approaches to the environment before it became a buzzword in the wider conservation community. The education I got at Rollins went beyond theory; it taught me how to apply it.”
– Angelo Villagomez ’04, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress -
Leading Coral Reef Restoration
“I love that my job is multifaceted—something that my Rollins experience really prepared me for.” – Maddie Cholnoky ’17, Mission: Iconic Reefs Implementation Manager, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Jobs & Careers for Environmental Studies Majors
Backed by expert faculty and equipped with in-demand skills, our environmental studies grads are prepared to find sustainable solutions to the world’s environmental challenges.
- Climate Policy Analyst
- Ecologist
- Environmental Health Safety Manager
- Environmental Journalist
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
- Nature Educator
- Resource Conservation Specialist
- Sustainability Consultant
- Urban Planner
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