Careers in Environmental Studies & Applications
Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation, and Resource Studies
131 Natural Resources Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-3415 http://www.carrs.msu.edu/
131 Natural Resources Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-3415 http://www.carrs.msu.edu/
Students learn about resources--natural, economic and human-- and how they can be managed to achieve balanced and sustainable development. Graduates find employment with governmental agencies (local, state and federal), non-profit organizations in the U.S. and abroad, consulting firms and corporations.
Selected companies that hire after graduation:
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
- Michigan Department of Agriculture
- Michigan Department of Public Health
- Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC)
- Ford Motor Company
- County Environmental Health Department
- U.S. Peace Corps
- National Wildlife Fund
- Cooperative Extension Service
- EPA
Sample job titles:
- Environmental Specialist
- Solid Waste Coordinator
- Environmental Remediation Specialist
- Environmental Education Coordinator
- Economic Development Specialist
- Peace Corps Volunteer
| Average Starting Salary: | $30,000 |
| Salary Range: | $28,500-$40,000 |