According to the University of Arkansas, "Opportunities for employment and post-graduate study are numerous for graduates of the Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences. Environmental, Soil and Water Science graduates find jobs with environmental consulting companies, environmental education organizations, state agencies (e.g., Extension Service, Department of Environmental Quality, Health Department), federal agencies (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service), municipalities and local environmental services (e.g., waste management and recycling, water and wastewater treatment facilities, parks and tourism departments), a wide variety of private businesses, and environmental research.
The Environmental, Soil and Water Science major includes courses in areas such as environmental science, water quality, soil science, soil and water conservation, and the sustainable productivity of natural resources."
| Communication Skills (Oral & Written) | Machine Operation Skills |
| Creativity | Observation Skills |
| Critical Thinking Skills | Organized |
| Data Analysis | Physical Stamina |
| Decision Making | Self-Motivated |
| Detail Oriented | Teamworker |
| Interpersonal | Technical Skills |
| Listening Skills | Visualization |
BlueSkySearch - Online job center for Agriculture, Produce, Food Industry.
Conservation Job Board - A natural resource career website that lists the latest jobs in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, ecology and other fields related to natural resources.
ENDS Report - International listing.
Farm and Ranch Jobs - An agricultural career website that features the latest jobs in farm production, animal science, and agribusiness.
Forestry & Natural Resources Jobs Listing
Nature Jobs - Lists professional positions related to life sciences and different scientific disciplines.
USAJobs.gov - Check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Explore Careers in Life Sciences
Careers in Forestry and Natural Resources
Institute of Food Technologists - The career center provides insights and information to help advance your career in food science and the food industry.
Park Naturalist Career Information
Plant Pathology Online - Dedicated to high-quality, innovative plant pathology research and has many tools for job seekers in this field.
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - Educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems.
American Society of Landscape Architects - Resources for professional development and an education tool for environmental design.
The Botanical Society of America - A group whose mission is focused around botany and has many resources for career and employment opportunities.
National Association of Conservation Districts
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Natural Resources Protective Association
United States Forest Service - Resource for services and employment that the USFS has available.
US Fish & Wildlife Service - A great resource for information about careers and benefits that US Fish & Wildlife has to offer.
