Careers and Opportunities

Associate Degree in Environmental Science

Salary

Environmental technician, $37,000* Fish and wildlife technician, $31,000*

*Annual average salary, 2013, Indeed.com

Career Info

The Associate of Science degree in Environmental Science can lead to entry-level work as an environmental technician or consultant, or future careers in industry, research, academics and many other areas. It is also the foundation for four-year college studies in environmental science.

Potential Careers

  • Environmental consultant
  • Fish and wildlife technician
  • Environmental scientist
  • Aquarium director
  • Desert ecologist
  • Environmental attorney
  • Environmental planner
  • Forest ranger
  • Natural resource specialist
  • Outdoor adventure educator
  • State park resource ecologist
  • Wildlife biologist