The Communication and Education concentration in the Environmental Science major familiarizes students with scientific, agricultural, and environmental issues and provides training to bridge the communication gap between the applications and nomenclature of environmental technology and the perceptions of the lay public. Graduates in the Communication and Education concentration might work as educators, activists, salespeople, program managers, or public relations liaisons for environmental organizations and agencies. This major is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in geography, education, and communications. Some of the job titles listed below may require an advanced degree.
Potential Career Areas:
- Teaching
- Curriculum design
- Program management
- Activism
- Public relations
- Media/publishing
- Consulting
- Sales
Sample Employers:
- Schools
- Colleges and universities
- Camps and summer programs
- Outdoor leadership schools
- Nonprofit organizations
- Publishers
- Media outlets
- Businesses
- Energy companies
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Ecological Restoration Instructor
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$25,000 - $50,000
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Environmental Education Program Director
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$30,000 - $60,000
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Environmental Campaign Staff Worker
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$20,000 - $50,000
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Environmental Activist
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$18,000 - $47,000
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Nonprofit Communications Director
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$30,000 - $60,000
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Public Information Officer
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$30,600 - $52,100
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Alternative Energy Products Sales Representative
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$36,700 - $73,700
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Field Education Coordinator
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$30,000 - $50,000
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Textbook Editor
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$26,000 - $82,000
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Park Naturalist
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$20,000 - $49,000
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Environmental Science Teacher, Secondary
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$25,000 - $49,000
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Outdoor Education Instructor
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$15,000 - $50,000
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Environmental Educator, Non-school Setting
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$18,000 - $45,000
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Environmental Health and Safety Officer
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$31,610 - $94,460
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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).