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As an interdisciplinary academic field, environmental science includes the study and application of ecology, physics, chemistry, geology, atmospheric science, geography, oceanography, and natural resource management. Every scientific discipline you can think of has a direct relationship to environmental science, because the environment is all around us. Getting an environmental science degree provides a wealth of career opportunities that have global importance.

Students can specialize in coastal engineering, hydrographic engineering, marine vehicles (naval architecture), marine materials, and corrosion and underwater technology.

Whether you want to solve complex environmental problems, advocate for environmental protection, or become the leader of a nature center or school, an environmental science degree from Florida Tech develops a strong background in science with hands-on experience in environmental research and problem solving.

Gain Practical Experience

Many first-year students working toward an environmental science degree build experience by volunteering in faculty research labs, measuring water or soil quality, reviewing permit applications to determine the environmental impacts of new development projects, or studying the impacts of a contaminant on the environment. Working closely with professors in small classes makes classroom study, combined with research projects, a richer experience.

As an environmental science degree student, you’ll refine your practical skills in technical electives and specialized labs, completing a senior research project in a topic of your choosing. As a result, you get practical experience, an enhanced job search portfolio, and a stronger sense of yourself as a scholar—the perfect preparation for graduate school and employment.

Other Career Options

Environmental science careers include such jobs as:

• Environmental scientist and specialist
• Chemist and materials scientist
• Environmental engineer
• Environmental science and protection technician
• Epidemiologist (requires master’s degree)
• Geoscientist
• Hydrologist
• Microbiologist
• Natural sciences manager
• Occupational health and safety specialist
• Educator