Careers in Environmental Studies

Forget about scrolling through a list of careers environmental studies majors pursue. There are no rules. If you choose a major you’re passionate about, you are much more likely to discover and develop your own personal skills, interests, and values that ultimately, will help you find a rewarding profession.

Skills You Will Gain as an Environmental Studies Major

• Observing and comparing people/data/things
• Analyzing impact of problems on society
• Seeing relationships between factors
• Examining the present by referring to past
• Writing and presenting information clearly
• Developing a worldview
• Knowledge of how societies handle change
• Organizing materials/ideas
• Summarizing
• Compiling research reports

Remember, it’s never too early to visit Career Services. Exploring how your skills, experiences, interests, and values can influence your career choices is something you can do from your first year at Richmond through your fourth and beyond. Whether you are searching for that first job, exploring graduate school options, or considering something unique like a bridge experience or fellowship, Career Services can help you get there.