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Environmental Science

Associate in Science



Program Details

The Associate in Science degree in Environmental Science prepares students for upper-division coursework for advanced degrees in Environmental Science offered by some four-year institutions. In addition, earning this provides students with a knowledge base that will prepare them for work in environmental research, conservation, or consulting.

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Environmental Science Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

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All Careers in Environmental Science (66)

Chief Sustainability OfficersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising206,420
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising161,180
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising161,180
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,180
Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degreeRising140,030
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists & Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degreeStable121,440
Environmental EconomistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable115,440
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Data Scientists- n/aRising112,590
Geographic Information Systems Technologists & Technicians- n/aRising108,970
Bioengineers & Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising106,950
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising105,620
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Forestry & Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable100,830
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising99,590
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Atmospheric and Space ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising97,450
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable97,360
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Molecular & Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
Aviation InspectorsAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable85,750
Occupational Health & Safety SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising83,910
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Sustainability SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising81,270
Climate Change Policy AnalystsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Compliance Officers- n/aStable78,420
CoronersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Customs BrokersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Equal Opportunity Representatives and OfficersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Government Property Inspectors and InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Cartographers & PhotogrammetristsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising77,020
Customs & Border Protection OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable76,290
Police & Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
Human Resources SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising72,910
Soil & Plant ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising71,410
ForestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,660
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Range ManagersBachelor's degreeRising67,950
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Forest Fire Inspectors & Prevention SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising52,380
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs- n/aStable51,500
Medical Records Specialists- n/aRising50,250
Cargo & Freight Agents- n/aRising49,900
Freight ForwardersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising49,900
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490

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