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What can I do with a degree in Environmental Management?

Make a positive impact on world with a degree in Environmental Management. At UMUC, you’ll acquire critical knowledge about state of the art technology that can be employed to decrease pollutants and improve the environment. Combining specialized engineering courses with introductions to compliance law and criminal justice, you’ll learn how to help enforce stringent new environmental protection laws.

Environmental Management degree holders often work as specialists in public health, waste disposal, recycling, and pollution control. Some Environmental Management experts work for government agencies that investigate and prosecute companies that skirt environmental preservation regulations.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities for environmental managers and environmental technology specialists will expand much more quickly than similar engineering jobs in other specialties. With concerns mounting over pollution, global warming, and corporate responsibility, businesses and government agencies now aggressively compete to hire the best Environmental Management graduates. Get the skills you need stand out in this rewarding, rapidly-growing field.

UMUC makes it easy to make your employment goals a reality. Select a career field from the list to the right to learn more.