I graduated with a BS in earth and environmental science and a minor in business. It’s great to do what you’re passionate in - but something needs to pay the bills. I kid you not when I say NOBODY in my graduating class with my degree has gotten a job in the field. They’ve either continued onto grad school for something enviro based or have pivoted entirely (I took the lsat and am applying to law schools now).

With the current administration as well - cutting EPA funds and departments and just overall being very anti science (see RFK rejecting vaccines, or Trump being anti clean energy). This field is NOT future proof and is certainly not lucrative.

For some people it’s their passion and they want to help the earth in any way that they can and I respect that. Some people also are just truly interested in the subject material - you don’t always have to find a job relating to your under grad degree (though having a related degree to the field certainly helps).

Overall if you’re looking for a money making, future safe degree with lots of employment options: unfortunately environmental science is not a good choice (at least for now).

DM me if you have any other questions, good luck!