{"id":56,"date":"2023-02-01T13:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T19:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/niizhoo-gwayakochigewin\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2023-03-27T13:17:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T18:17:00","slug":"career-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/niizhoo-gwayakochigewin\/career-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">From becoming a tribal natural resources worker to an environmental specialist, a degree in Indigenous sustainability studies from Bemidji State will prepare you for a variety of careers.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some examples of career options with a Indigenous sustainability studies degree, included are links to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics where you will find more information about each career&rsquo;s outlook.<\/p>\n<h2>Careers for Indigenous Sustainability Studies Graduates<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;max-width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"max-width: 33.3333%;text-align: center\"><strong>Career<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"max-width: 33.3333%;text-align: center\"><strong>Median Salary<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"max-width: 33.3333%;text-align: center\"><strong>Outlook<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/conservation-scientists.htm#tab-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Conservation Technician<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">$63,750<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/community-and-social-service\/health-educators.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Environmental Health Worker<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">$46,590<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Environmental Specialist<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">$76,530<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/hydrologists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Groundwater Specialist<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">$84,030<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/surveyors.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Land Surveyor<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">$61,600<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/field-of-degree\/natural-resources\/natural-resources-field-of-degree.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Natural Resources Worker<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">$53,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/field-of-degree\/natural-resources\/natural-resources-field-of-degree.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tribal Natural Resources Worker<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">$53,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 33.3333%\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>More career outlook information from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/career\/choosing-a-major\/career-outlook\/\">Career Services.<\/a>&nbsp;If you are interested in student employment or internship opportunities, check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/css\/jobs-internships\/\">jobs and internships<\/a>&nbsp;page or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bemidjistate.joinhandshake.com\/login?ref=app-domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Handshake<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>, which is managed by Bemidji State&rsquo;s career services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From becoming a tribal natural resources worker to an environmental specialist, a degree in Indigenous sustainability studies from Bemidji State will prepare you for a variety of careers. 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