The knowledge gained from a major in Environmental and Water Resources Economics of communication and management skills, economic theory, information technology, quantitative methods, and agribusiness, as applied to issues surrounding water and natural resources management, provides a strong career foundation. Graduates might work in project management, development, policy, environment regulation, or communications. This major is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in business, environmental law, geography, or hydrology.
Potential Career Areas:
- Resources management
- Policy analyst/designer
- Consulting
- Development
- Project management
- Public relations
- Budget planning
- Financial advising
Sample Employers:
- Government agencies
- Water treatment facilities
- Businesses
- Farms
- Research institutes
- Municipal councils
- Parks and forest services
- Nonprofit agencies
- Development firms
- Consulting firms
- Environmental law firms
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|
Environmental Economist
|
$48,300 - $89,400
|
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Regional Planner
|
$40,400 - $63,000
|
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Logistics Analyst
|
$43,500 - $70,800
|
|
Water Resources Manager
|
$67,300 - $116,000
|
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Environmental Restoration Planner
|
$37,900 - $61,700
|
|
Agricultural Consultant
|
$52,482 - $89,116
|
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Nonprofit Communications Director
|
$30,000 - $60,000
|
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Policy Analyst
|
$39,000 - $108,000
|
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Environmental Campaign Staff Worker
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$20,000 - $50,000
|
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Land Development Project Manager
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$40,000 - $50,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).