A career in one of the areas of ecology, evolution, and organismal biology can open doors in many interesting areas! EEOB faculty are affiliated with a number of interdepartmental programs. Whether your goal is to join the public, private, government, nonprofit, start-up, or another sector altogether, our programs and associate world-class faculty members have connections to share. Each of the Interdepartmental Program Majors has its own stories to tell - check out their individual websites on our academics page!

Career planning and preparation

As a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS), you have the support of an entire career services team available to you. From creating your first resume to negotiating a job offer, the LAS Career Services team will help you jump-start your career, before you graduate.

Environmental scientists and specialists enjoy strong earning potential, with the median annual salary in the United States in 2023 being over $78,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The highest 10% of earners in the atmospheric sciences earned over $133,000 per year.

Zoologists and wildlife biologists enjoy strong earning potential, with the median annual salary in the United States in 2023 being over $70,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The highest 10% of earners in the atmospheric sciences earned over $110,000 per year.

Agricultural and food scientists enjoy strong earning potential, with the median annual salary in the United States in 2023 being over $76,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The highest 10% of earners in the atmospheric sciences earned over $129,000 per year.

Conservation scientists and foresters enjoy strong earning potential, with the median annual salary in the United States in 2023 being over $68,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The highest 10% of earners in the atmospheric sciences earned over $105,000 per year.