{"id":3420,"date":"2017-07-31T14:24:43","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T14:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=3420"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:15:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:15:05","slug":"lockheed-martin-994063-sponsored-6-sustainability-studies-major","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/lockheed-martin-994063-sponsored-6-sustainability-studies-major\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Sustainability Studies Major and is it Right for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you care deeply about the environment and keeping it in tact for future generations? Are you passionate about a wide range of academic subjects ranging from science to the humanities? If so, a sustainability studies major might be for you.<\/p>\n<p><b>What is a sustainability studies major? <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sustainability studies majors learn how to protect, preserve and make the smartest possible use of the planet\u2019s natural resources. Students in this major pull from a wide range of study areas, including science, social science and the humanities. Typical classes in this major include ecology, landscape architecture, urban planning, economics, anthropology and sociology.<\/p>\n<p><b>Is it right for me?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The field of sustainability studies is best suited for someone who is interested in current environmental challenges and looking to incorporate a variety of subject areas and research methods into their work. Pursuing a major in sustainability studies means you will be part of timely, important work to better understand and make improvements to the ways we interact with the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some questions to ask yourself when deciding if a sustainability studies major is right for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Am I thoughtful? Do I enjoy research-heavy work?<\/li>\n<li>Am I open-minded in my work? Do I look at something from a variety of perspectives to find the best possible solution? Am I both creative and analytical?<\/li>\n<li>Am I curious? Do I constantly seek out new technologies, research and ideas?<\/li>\n<li>Am I a problem solver? Do I care deeply about finding solutions to complex challenges?<\/li>\n<li>Am I inquisitive? Do I question how things are currently done and look for ways to do them better?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you responded \u201cYes\u201d to all or most of the above questions, then being a sustainability studies major might be for you.<\/p>\n<p><b>What can I do with a sustainability studies degree?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>There isn\u2019t a single go-to career path for those in the field of sustainability studies. Instead, there are a wide range of career paths to choose from. Sustainability studies majors can look into positions and advanced degrees involving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>law<\/li>\n<li>politics<\/li>\n<li>policy and planning<\/li>\n<li>journalism<\/li>\n<li>business<\/li>\n<li>landscape and architectural design<\/li>\n<li>marine sciences<\/li>\n<li>\u2026 and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What do sustainability studies professionals earn?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>With a variety of career options, there are also a range of salaries sustainability professionals can make. Chemical engineers and atmospheric and space scientists make $90,000\u2013$93,000 on average, while environmental engineers, civil engineers, health and safety engineers and industrial engineers make between $75,500 and $79,000 on average. The average salary also goes up significantly as you advance in your career, with chief sustainability executives making an average of $167,000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you care deeply about the environment and keeping it in tact for future generations? Are you passionate about a wide range of academic subjects ranging from science to the humanities? If so, a sustainability studies major might be for you. What is a sustainability studies major? 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