Career fit quiz

Is Environmental Science Professor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the environmental science professor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the environmental science professor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I care about the environment
Statement 2 of 8I like field research
Statement 3 of 8I enjoy teaching
Statement 4 of 8I want community impact
Statement 5 of 8I like data
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a doctorate
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 5–7 years after a bachelor’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $94,980 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary, teach courses in environmental science, ecology and sustainability at colleges and universities.

  • Teach environmental science courses
  • Lead field sampling labs
  • Conduct research
  • Partner with communities and agencies
  • Mentor students

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