Should I be an environmental scientist?

Do you find yourself worrying about our Earth's future?

Do you love solving problems and conducting lab experiments?

If the answer is "yes!" then you might consider becoming an environmental scientist!

Environmental scientists solve environmental problems for governments or businesses.

You might be thinking: OK, but how?

They...

• gather environmental data (soil, water, air, etc.)

• analyze data to determine problems that may have a negative environmental impact on things like plants and animals

• create solutions, prevention plans, and conservation plans

• advise businesses on lessening environmental problems

• advise governments on environmental and conservation regulations

• in labs with the data gathered by technicians from various environments in the field

• outdoors gathering samples

• in offices (for example, governmental offices)

You'll need:

• a minimum of a bachelor's degree in environmental science

• core courses in biology, chemistry, geology, and math

• lab and field experience, which you'll complete as part of your upper level courses

In the US, environmental scientists make a range of $46,200-192,070 with an average of $76,530 per year.

In Canada, the pay range is $44,000 to $81,000 with an average of $57,047 per year.

• you're analytical and enjoy solving problems that are impacting the earth such as reducing pollution or limiting climate change

• you enjoy and are great at writing and communicating

• you like to work on a team that's as passionate as you are about the health of the environment

• you want to work from home or a desk job

• you like to work alone

• you prefer to work in a comfortable setting or indoors

Are you ready to start your environmental science career?