40 Careers in Demand for The Next 10 Years

Our research found that New Mexico is the best state for environmental scientists, while California and Washington are ranked highest in terms of median salary. New Mexico has a median salary of $67,232 and California has the highest median salary among all 50 states for environmental scientists.

Alaska has the most green jobs and the most job seeker interest in green jobs

• Alaska, North Dakota, and Vermont are the best states to find a job protecting the environment.
• As for job seeker interest, Alaska also tops the list, and it’s not even close—with nearly 11,400 clicks per 1 million going toward green jobs.

• Postsecondary Education Teachers.
• Accountants and Auditors.
• Management Analysts (a.k.a. Consultant)
• Financial Managers.
• Physicians and Surgeons.
• Medical and Health Services Managers.
• Physical Therapists (PT)
• Nurse Practitioners (NP)

Top careers in environmental science:

• Environmental Scientist.
• Environmental Lawyer.
• Environmental Engineer.
• Zoologist.
• Conservation Scientist.
• Hydrologist.
• Teacher.

They assume that Environmental Science might be one of those “useless” majors that people spend money on to end up becoming unemployed or working a minimum wage job. Those who do have a degree in Environmental Science can tell you the value of the knowledge they gained as well as what they did to get employment.

Most environmental scientists work for federal, state, or local governments, where they conduct research, advise on policy, and verify that businesses are following regulations. As of 2012, most environmental scientists (22%) worked in state government.

Despite environmental science’s reputation, it’s still a comparatively challenging major that requires an understanding of core sciences such as chemistry, physics, biology, and geology, as well as scientific methodology. Environmental science is popular with students who enjoy learning outside of the classroom.