Environmental Science Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for environmental science graduates in conservation, sustainability, and policy.

Avg. Median Salary

$90,246

Highest Paying

$167,220

Entry-Level

$55,090

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Environmental Science Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Natural Sciences Managers	$167,220	$79,710 – $316,850	108,690
2	Environmental Engineers	$107,110	$69,990 – $162,220	38,340
3	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$101,920	$59,330 – $200,230	23,470
4	Urban and Regional Planners	$89,320	$60,010 – $134,490	44,230
5	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$82,220	$52,520 – $140,010	89,250
6	Foresters	$76,400	$50,790 – $109,700	10,430
7	Conservation Scientists	$73,010	$47,550 – $110,410	25,950
8	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,920	$39,910 – $96,660	12,190
9	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$55,090	$38,170 – $94,160	34,670

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.