With environmental science qualifications you could consider a career making a real difference to the sustainability of the planet and life on it
#1 Sustainability officer
These superstars help companies and government organisations do better when it comes to their impact on the environment. They measure things like emissions, waste disposal and resource use, and suggest and monitor improvements over time.
Average annual salary: $69,332
#2 Environmental compliance specialist
If detail is your thing then a career as a compliance specialist could be for you. This job would see you using your environmental science knowledge to ensure organisations comply with environmental regulations.
Average annual salary: $87,429
#3 Sustainability analyst
As an environmental analyst you get in deep with data that matters for sustainability – think water, air or soil quality. You might spend your days checking monitoring sites and writing reports for business or government agencies.
Average annual salary: $74,500
#4 Environment health and safety (EHS) coordinator
In this gig you work with people, helping to ensure employee safety by doing things like training workers on EHS protocols, and providing advice to senior managers. You could work in-house or as a consultant.
Average annual salary: $79,695
Degrees to consider
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Bachelor of Sustainability
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
This article was originally published in Careers with STEM: Science 2025
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