Career Opportunities for Majors in Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources
Introduction
The Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources major provides an understanding of how natural living systems function and evolve, and how they can be managed to conserve biodiversity while providing benefits to people. The interdisciplinary department specializes in ecology, evolution, and natural resource conservation. Study the evolutionary origins and maintenance of biodiversity, conserving and restoring native ecosystems, and issues of global change such as managing natural resources within urban ecosystems.
Students may pursue course work that prepares them for traditional careers in resource management or environmental education, or they may follow a path that meets interests related to the conservation of natural resources and the ecology and evolution of natural systems. Graduates may pursue further study at the graduate level or find career opportunities in public or private organizations involved in the management of natural resources.
This major provides a broad general understanding of the functioning, significance, and conservation of living systems. The flexibility of this major is intended to meet a variety of student interests and needs. Students are encouraged to organize elective courses to fulfill the requirements of a minor or certificate program. Particularly appropriate are the 5-year Science Teacher Education Program, the certificate in Environmental Geomatics, and the certificate in Urban/Community Forestry.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
Agricultural Business Rep.
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Forester
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Plant Geneticist
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Agricultural Inspector
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Fundraiser
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Preserve Mngr.
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Argonomist
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Geographic Info. Systems Specialist
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Public Affairs Manager
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Biologist
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Grass Roots Coordinator
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Quality Control Analyst
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Cattle Buyer
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Human Resources Professional
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Remediation Specialist
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Conservationist
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Hydrogeologist
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Seed Analyst
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County Extension Director
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Laboratory Researcher
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Soil Conservationist/Engineer
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Ecotourism Coordinator
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Lobbyist
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Statistician
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Environmental Educator
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Naturalist
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Vocational/Agriculture Teacher
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Environmental Planner
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Nursery Owner
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Water Resources Manager
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Fire Warden
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Park Conservationist
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Watershed Technologist
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Fish Hatchery Mngr.
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Park Superintendent
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Wildlife Mngr.
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Types of Employers
Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
Agricultural Products Manufacturers
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Nature Conservancies
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Crop/Soil Management Firms
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Biotechnology Firms
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Nature Science Centers
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Engineering Firms
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Botanical Gardens
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Pharmaceutical Companies
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Environmental Consulting Firms
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Chemical Manufacturers
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School Systems
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Fermentation Companies
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Colleges/Universities
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Watershed Associations
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Forest Management Agencies
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Conservation Organizations
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Weed Control Companies
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Laboratories
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Consulting Firms
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Wholesale Distributers
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Lumber/Paper Companies
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Crop/Soil Management Firms
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World Wildlife Fund
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Nature Conservancies
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Engineering Firms
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Biotechnology Firms
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Nature Science Centers
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Environmental Consulting Firms
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Botanical Gardens
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Pharmaceutical Companies
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Fermentation Companies
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Chemical Manufacturers
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School Systems
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Forest Management Agencies
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Colleges/Universities
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Watershed Associations
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Laboratories
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Conservation Organizations
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Weed Control Companies
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Lumber/Paper Companies
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Consulting Firms
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World Wildlife Fund
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Government Agencies |
Agricultural Research Service
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County Greenway Organization
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National Institutes of Health
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Bureau of Land Management
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Department of Agriculture
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National Science Foundation
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Bureau of Reclamation
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Department of Environmental Protection
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Peace Corps
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Conservation Dept.
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Department of the Interior
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Shade Tree Commission
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Consumer Affairs Office
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Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife
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Soil Conservation Service
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Cooperative Extension Services
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National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA)
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Teach For America
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources
Organization |
Job Title |
Lesco, Inc. |
Agricultural Sales Rep |
Aqua Survey, Inc. |
Aquatic Toxicologist/Biologist |
Prudential |
Client Service Representative |
Stonybrook Millstone Watershed Assoc. |
Environ. Educator |
NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection |
Environ. Specialist |
Rutgers University - Cook College |
Field Researcher |
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
Fish & Wildlife Biologist |
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture |
Forest Fire Lookout |
New Jersey Conservancy Foundation |
Land Steward |
Trailside Nature & Science Center |
Naturalist |
Alpha Laser |
Owner |
Yellowstone National Park |
Park Ranger |
East Brunswick Township |
Parks Conservationist |
Delaware & Raritan Greenway |
Program Administrator |
International Bird Research Center |
Rehabilitation Director |
Fisheries & Wildlife, Univ. of Missouri |
Research Assistant |
Liberty State Park |
Resource Interpretive Specialist |
Agway |
Sales Associate |
USDA Natural Resources |
Soil Conservationist |
ARC of Somerset County |
Technician |
NJ Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife |
Waterfowl Technician |
Liberty Science Center |
Guest Engagement Associate |
Fort Lee High School |
Teachers And Instructors |
Liberty Science Center |
Guest Experience Associate |
Mott MacDonald |
Geographic Information Systems Technician |
Rutgers University |
Curators |
Amy S Greene Environmental Consultants, Inc. |
Environmental Scientists And Geoscientists |
Brookhaven National Laboratory |
Soil And Plant Scientists |
New Jersey Department of Agriculture |
Biological Aide |
Somerset County |
Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
Forestry And Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
United States Geological Survey |
Forest And Conservation Workers |
Morris County Parks Commission |
Lead Natural Resources Field Technician |
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary |
Coastal Waterbird Field Assistant |
The Great Basin Institute |
Life Scientists |
Department of Agriculture |
Forest And Conservation Workers |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources
Shehadi & Sons |
Account Mngr. |
State Agriculture Development Committee |
Agricultural Resource Specialist |
Cornell University (MS Nat. Res. Mgmt.) |
Aquatic GIS Research Specialist |
NJ State Park Service (MS Nat. Res. Mgmt.) |
Asst. Director |
Richard D. Goodenough Assoc. Inc. |
Associate Forester |
USDA |
Computer Specialist |
NJ Div. of Fish, Game & Wildlife |
Conservation Officer |
NJ Div. of Fish, Game & Wildlife |
Database Coordinator |
NJ Div. of Criminal Justice (JD) |
Deputy Attorney General |
A.G. Matthew & Co. |
Director of Operations |
>T. Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation (MS Nat. Res. Mgmt.) |
District Mngr. |
>NJ Division of Criminal Justice (JD) |
Deputy Attorney General |
>Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association |
Education Director |
>Dept. of the Navy (MS Entomology) |
Entomologist |
>Louis Berger & Assoc., Inc. |
Environmental Scientist |
>NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection |
Environmental Scientist |
>Roy F. Weston, Inc. |
Environmental Toxicologist |
>North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (MS Forestry) |
Extension Forestry Specialist |
>Anadromous Fish Div., American Literal Society |
Manager |
>Volunteer Services, Liberty Science Center |
Manager |
>Agserve Land Management (MS Entomology) |
Owner |
>Eastern State Environmental Assoc. |
President |
>NJ Dept. of Envir. Protection |
Principal Environ. Scientist |
>USDA NRCS |
Resources Conservationist |
>Exponent Environmental Group |
Senior Ecologist |
>ICF Kaiser Engineering |
Senior Environmental Scientist |
>NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection |
Senior Environmental Specialist |
>Stonybrook Watershed Assoc. |
Senior Watershed Specialist |
>USDA |
State Resource Inventory Specialist |
>Bellplain State Forest |
Superintendent/Parks & Forestry |
>Trade ARBED |
Trading Administrator |
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Graduate Schools Attended
Institution |
Degree |
Field |
Cornell University |
MS |
Natural Resource Management |
Cornell University |
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Cornell University, School of Veterinary Medicine |
DVM |
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East Tennessee State |
PhD |
Paleontology |
Michigan State University |
Plant Biology |
Ecology |
Montclair State |
MA |
Teaching |
Penn State University |
MS |
Entomology |
Rutgers -The State University of NJ |
Ecology |
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Rutgers University |
MS |
Natural Resource Management |
University of Cambridge |
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Engineering |
University of Georgia, Institute of Ecology |
PhD |
Herpetology |
University of Vermont |
MS |
Natural Resource Management |
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