<p>I am interested in this major because it is interdiscplinary, having to do with bio chem and physics, all science related things I enjoy and do well in, even if that assumption is just based on high school AP classes. </p>
<p>I also believe it is good to have this background since a lot of corporations need to think about environmental considerations more often today.</p>
<p>My main concern is whether or not this is true (environmental science majors will be wanted because companies need to be more environmentally concious), & if majoring in Environmental Science + good job placement for a few years + MBA is a good path.</p>
<p>Environmental Engineering > Environmental Science. That is truly interdisciplinary. There’s not much real physics in Environmental Science. It’s mostly memorization based garbage.</p>
<p>From what I have heard a Master’s is considered the working degree when it come’s to Environmental Science. But seeing how our country is broke and currently in a conflict with 2 countries(Afghanistan and Iraq) I can see a limited amount of money going into funding environmental projects. A lot of companies say they go green, but I believe that is all Public Relations/Marketing hogwash, although I don’t doubt there are companies that truly operate using sustainable resources, like local farms. Geology might offer a better opportunity when it comes to environmental work, and that is a interdisciplinary major, pretty rigorous as well. And contrary to the things you may have heard about Geology, its more than just about rocks. Geoscience Engineering might be a decent choice as well.</p>
<p>If you really want to do environmental science get a degree in Geology or Hydrology. Environmental science has a smattering of chemistry, and some basic geology/hydrology. </p>
<p>BS degrees in environmental science qualify you to be a lab tech, working for $20 / hour coming out of your degree. You need to go to graduate school to get a decent paying job in the field.</p>