What do I do with an Environmental Science degree?

The Environmental Science program provides students with preparation for a diverse set of career choices. Many Environmental Science majors enter the job market upon graduation, while others continue with their education in graduate school. Recent graduates are working for the following companies or agencies:

  • Dewbery and Davis
  • Tetra Tech-EMI
  • Radian International
  • Marstel-Day
  • Vista Corporation
  • ICF-Kaiser
  • U.S. Peace Corps
  • Woodward-Clyde Consultants
  • Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • Earth Tech, Inc.
  • U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Laboratory

Our Environmental Sciences graduates have a great record of enrolling and completing masters and doctorate programs at top-notch institutions, including, Duke, Virginia Tech, Tufts, VCU, UVA, and many other institutions.

Visit Beyond your UMW Years and News from Recent Graduates for a more detailed look at career  opportunities, or contact department chair Dr. Jodie Hayob for more information about any of our programs.