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Environmental Studies

Associate in Arts



Program Details

The Associate in Arts degree in Environmental Studies prepares students for upper-division coursework for advanced degrees in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies 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. In addition, earning this degree provides a well-rounded basic education to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, government, or non-governmental organizations.

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Environmental Studies Pathways

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Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Climate Change Policy Analysts

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 50,130
    • High salary: 134,830
    • Average salary: 80060
    Rising Job Growth $ 80,060 Average Salary $50,130 $134,830

  • Conservation Scientists

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 45,260
    • High salary: 107,720
    • Average salary: 67950
    Rising Job Growth $ 67,950 Average Salary $45,260 $107,720

  • Coroners

    Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 46,230
    • High salary: 130,030
    • Average salary: 78420
    Stable Job Growth $ 78,420 Average Salary $46,230 $130,030

All Careers in Environmental Studies (57)

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
Bioengineers & Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising106,950
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Forestry & Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable100,830
Transportation PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable100,340
Transportation EngineersBachelor's degreeRising99,590
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising99,590
GeoscientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Molecular & Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
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
Urban & Regional PlannersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable83,720
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
Sustainability SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising81,270
LogisticiansBachelor's degreeRising80,880
Logistics EngineersBachelor's degreeRising80,880
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
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
Park NaturalistsBachelor's degree, Associate'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
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Freight ForwardersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising49,900
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Recreation WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising35,380

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