STEM and Environmental careers are rapidly growing.

You'll find many career paths open to Environmental Science graduates at consulting firms, in research groups, and in engineering. Students can find work at conservation organizations as well as large corporations that are looking for expertise to improve their climate footprint, such as finding sustainable product manufacturing. Environmental Science faculty at Elmira College are always interested in finding new, interesting, and successful post-graduate employment opportunities for students.

 
Career Highlights

5%

26%

job growth is projected for environmental scientists and specialists between 2021-2031 (around average rate of growth)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

of environmental scientists and specialists work in state government, while 22% work in management, scientific, and technical consulting services.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

An Elmira College Environmental Science degree has opened doors to graduates at places including:

  • Corning Incorporated
  • Environmental Management Consultants
  • John Wallace Middle School
  • MACTEC Engineering and Consulting
  • World Bird Sanctuary
  • Watson Bowman
  • Cashin Associates

Our alumni have held positions such as EHS engineer, environmental scientist, teacher, senior scientist, project manager, naturalist – supervisor.

 

Our Office of Career Services can help you put your degree to work after college.

OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES 

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