Going back to school for a masters in other science fields??

[Lori Molitor]

I’ve worked in engineering firms for the past 10 years and I’ve found that entry level Environmental Science folks don’t always have degrees in that field or even BS degrees at all. I knew one with a degree in Economics, another who had simply spent several years doing asbestos remediation work as a contractor. Many of the major firms doing NEPA or state environmental law documentation hire cheap labor that can learn on the job. Like someone mentioned before, it doesn’t pay as well, but it is a job. I’d say let the LA degree demonstrate your ability to think and start making calls. However, you might do some research into your state’s environmental laws and NEPA before picking up the phone.

[Sabrina A. Buttitta]

Thank you so much for your insight! I am just trying to broaden my horizons. I love learning and definitely want to learn more. I thought going back go to school would be a good idea because it would hopefully create more opportunities. Engineering programs do seem grueling, and from what I have researched, most at least have a Bachelors (which is preferred). It’s going to take a lot of work on my end to catch up and enter a Masters program. I ultimately I want to find full time LA work, and if I can’t, then branch out into other areas. I have thought about getting LEED certified and eventually a RLA. You mentioned that there are other options for upward mobility? Am I missing some other obvious ones?? Thanks.

[Sabrina A. Buttitta]

Thanks. In my research of colleges offering Environmental degrees, I saw Policy/Environmental Law degrees. I will definitely take a deeper look into this.

[Sabrina A. Buttitta]

Thanks. I know of a firm that works closely with the Nature Conservancy as environmental lawyers. I will do some information interviews and research.

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