Careers & Skills

The BS in Environment & Sustainability prepares you for a career in environment & sustainability virtually anywhere! The program empowers you to focus on your unique interests and diverse skills to make a big impact.

Where will the BS-ES lead you?

Dedicated environmental or sustainability positionsfrom a growing list of companies and governments

Organizations focusing on environment & sustainabilityincluding government agencies, non-profits, and tech

Graduate schoolin law, public policy, environmental science, and more, including new programs at Georgetown

Science, analytical, data and research-based rolesat research institutions, private sector companies and government agencies

Community advocacy & education organizationsto directly engage, teach, and advocate on sustainability issues

The economic opportunity is there, and a promising skills-based pathway exists. This year is an inflection point for our planet—and for workers—as countries and companies write new climate commitments; they must include explicit investments in the green workforce.
Sue Duke, Global Public Policy & Economic Graph, LinkedIn

Graduate with In-Demand Skills

Technical and Scientific FluencyTrained in using science, technology, and quantitative reasoning to address complex issues

Research and Analytical SkillsExperience conducting research, analyzing data, and interpreting scientific studies

Leadership and TeamworkCapacity to lead projects, drive change, and work in teams

Interdisciplinary KnowledgeAbility to synthesize environmental science, policy, economics, and the humanities to address complex issues

Global, Cultural, and Ethical AwarenessUnderstanding of global issues and cultural perspectives, commitment to sustainable practices, and promoting ethical values

Communication and AdvocacyProficiency in communicating scientific information through diverse media

Problem-Solving and Critical ThinkingAbility to develop innovative solutions and apply critical thinking to environmental challenges

Creativity, hope, and agencyAbility to imagine a better world and work toward it

Explore Sample Career Trajectories

The BS-ES will give you a strong foundation to create a positive impact on the planet. With customizable pathways and a strong scientific foundation, the BS-ES curriculum was designed to prepare students for trajectories as diverse and unique as our students. The following positions are part of a growing list of entry, mid, and senior level positions focused on environment and sustainability issues that our students can consider in addition to any role at a company or agency focused on the environment.

Entry level

Sustainability Analyst
Environmental Coordinator
Corporate Social Responsibility Assistant

Mid-level

Sustainability Manager
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Environmental Project Manager
Environmental Policy Analyst
Energy Manager
Environmental Compliance Manager
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
Water Resource Specialist
Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Senior-level

Director of Sustainability
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Vice President of Environmental Affairs
Chief Environmental Officer
Director of Environmental Affairs
Environmental Program Director
Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist
Environmental Policy Director
Director of Conservation
Environmental Health and Safety Director
Senior Environmental Scientist
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility

Please note, the BS-ES degree launched in 2024 and has therefore not yet graduated students. This list does not represent career information for BS-ES graduates. This is a list of publicly available positions and associated data.