What is an environmental scientist and
do I want to be one?

Game show 

Participate in the following game show and test your environmental knowledge.  If any of the questions interest you, perhaps you want to be an environmental scientist. But environmental science is a broad field and involves many more topics than are presented here.

What does an environmental scientist do?

• They learn how the physical and biological processes that shape the natural world interact.

• •They also look at how humans affect nature and come up with solutions to environmental problems.

• They often work outside in many different conditions, but many also work in the lab or in front of a computer.

• They can work in the private, public, academic and nonprofit sectors.

What are some careers in environmental science?

What is the job outlook for environmental scientists?

Growth in environmental science position openings is expected to grow as fast as the average occupation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some fields, such as hydrologists, will even have faster growth.

What is the expected pay for an environmental scientists?

• Most environmental scientists earned between $34,590 and $94,670 in 2006.

• The beginning salary offers in July 2007 for graduates with bachelor’s degrees in a environmental science averaged $38,336 a year.

For more information about Environmental Science careers go to:

• •Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Environmental Education Directory

• Environmental Careers Organization

• Environmental Jobs and Careers

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Last Updated -July 28, 2016

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