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NATURAL RESOURCES &
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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 Career Opportunities

What career opportunities are available to NRES graduates?

Federal Agencies

· Many NRES graduates continue on to Graduate School , Law School , or other Professional Degree Programs

NRES graduates may practice environmental law, environmental engineering, teaching, or work in extension or research in universities and industry.  Below is a list of positions held by NRES graduates:

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Wetland Scientist
  • Field Chemist
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Ecological Risk Assessor
  • Environmental Attorney
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Urban Project Coordinator
  • Species Conservation Specialist
  • Soil Conservationist
  • Pollution Control Director
  • Environmental Planner