Environmental & Sustainability Studies

WPI graduates in Environmental and Sustainability Studies earn an average starting salary of $78,333.

WPI graduates in Environmental and Sustainability Studies pursue careers as Engineer, Analyst, Researcher, and similar roles at leading organizations such as EPA, The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International, among others.

Through WPI's project-based curriculum, Environmental and Sustainability Studies students work on real-world applications including "Investigating the Phylogeography and Invasion History of Virile Crayfish (Faxonius virilis) in North America" and "Feasibility of Phytoremediation to Improve Water Quality of Salisbury Pond", developing hands-on experience that prepares them for professional success.

Sample Companies that have Hired WPI Environmental & Sustainability Studies Graduates

EPA
The Nature Conservancy
World Wildlife Fund
Conservation International
Natural Resources Defense Council
Environmental Defense Fund
Tesla
Patagonia
AECOM
Arcadis
Tetra Tech
Massachusetts DEP
Boston Green Ribbon Commission

Sample Graduate Schools

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
IE University
Ross University
Average Starting Salary:
$78,333
Learn more about Environmental & Sustainability Studies at WPI.
Sample Job Titles:
Engineer
Analyst
Sample Major Qualifying Projects:
An Analysis of Urban Sustainability in Melbourne, Australia
Rapscallion Brewery: Canning System Cost Analysis
A Holistic Approach to Affordable Housing
Designing a Sustainable, Long-Term Revenue Model for Turn Back Time

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