Careers
The OSU Environmental Sciences online degree program is flexible to allow students to pursue a wide range of career goals based on their interest. Sample career options:
- Environmental consulting firms
- Government agencies (DEQ, EPA, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service)
- Health and safety field (HAZMAT)
- Research labs
- Teaching in outdoor or nature centers
- Nonprofit agencies (Institute for Applied Ecology, etc.)
Plus, this degree program is a great stepping stone toward graduate work such as master and doctorate programs in various fields, teacher licensure and law school,.
For further information about job outlooks within this field, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics “green” job data.
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Know your value
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with a bachelor's degree earn on average 64 percent more per week than those with a high school diploma. The difference in total earnings over the course of a person's career could be as much as $1 million.
Environmental sciences career websites
- Encyclopedia Smithsonian
- Environmental Careers Organizations and "Job-Seeker"
- National Academy of Science
- Careers in Biological Sciences
OSU Ecampus Career Services
Find a vast array of job-seeking resources that connect you to job opportunities all over the world. Find helpful information on everything from writing resumes to interviewing.
Additional career path resources for environmental science majors. Just click on the links for more details.
- US Dept. of Commerce report on current and future STEM jobs
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Important dates
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Degree details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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