Environmental-Related majors?

College Majors
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<p>I'm thinking about getting a Bachelor's pertaining somewhat to the environment. I was thinking maybe Mathematics, with a concentration in Statistics, and minoring in Environmental Sciences? Would that make any sense at all? And what sort of outlook would I be looking at down the road, as far as job availabilities and salary? Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>You would probably need to pursue graduate studies, but a combination of statistics and environmental studies certainly makes sense. If you do a google search under the terms, “statistics, environmental science”, you find several monographs, research programs, a journal, etc. that focus on this area. St. Lawrence U even offers a combined environmental studies-math major: [Envs-Math</a> Combined Major | St. Lawrence University Academics](<a href=“http://www.stlawu.edu/academics/programs/environmental-studies/page/2333]Envs-Math”>http://www.stlawu.edu/academics/programs/environmental-studies/page/2333) And, of course, there’s Bjorn Lomborg, the skeptical environmentalist. <a href=“https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Bjørn_Lomborg[/url]”>https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Bjørn_Lomborg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>As an alternative to environmental studies major or minor, consider a major or minor in Geography. There might be opportunities at the bachelor’s level for people with training in GIS. Many geography programs offer major tracks, minors, and certificate programs that would allow you to focus on GIS. Another field to consider is earth sciences, in which you could focus on climate studies. Mathematical modeling and statistics would be relevant.</p>

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<p>Earth studies = the coolest field trips!!!</p>

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<p>Sure, why not?
Environmental sciences are generally related to natural biology or green technology.
Though majors with names such as ‘Sustainable Management’, ‘Restoration Ecology’, and ‘Wildlife Conservation’ might not be for you, you can be sure that the ‘energy efficient’ and ‘alternative energy’ tags are huge fields for you.</p>

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<p>Good advice has been provided above.</p>

<p>If you like Math and Environmental topics, don’t forget about Environmental Engineering. Job opportunities with a BS (especially after passing the FE exam) are solid.</p>