Career Opportunities

Environmental & Natural Resource Economics (ENRE) majors are often attracted to careers in the energy sector, sustainability, public policy, and local as well as federal government. Managerial Economics majors often gravitate toward sectors such as banking, finance, insurance, technology and real estate. No matter which degree one pursues, both majors in the Department of Resource Economics prepare students for positions such as Analyst (Account, Data, Economic, Environmental, Financial, Marketing, Project, Research, etc.), Business Development Specialist or Consultant, Economist, Manager (Account, Portfolio, Program), and more. While specific job titles may vary by company, the reality is that our students are equipped with skills to succeed in data-driven roles, whether they are leading a team, managing sales, supporting clients, forecasting trends, pitching ideas, monitoring compliance, automating HR, coordinating supply chains, or researching issues. As business and policy savvy critical thinkers, our students quickly learn that there are endless opportunities to make a mark and find job satisfaction using their degree.

A BS in Environmental & Natural Resource Economics is considered a STEM degree for the purposes of Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Interested students may also decide to accelerate their earnings with an advanced degree. Our department offers an excellent 4+1 MS option in Resource Economics, whereby students can earn a master’s degree in as little as one additional year. This is an excellent option for those interested in working in academia, thinktanks, or applying advanced research and quantitative methods to the industry of their choice. Some of our majors also go on to other graduate opportunities in a variety of fields, including but not limited to: Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Public Policy, Economics, Business, Law, Actuarial Sciences, Math/Statistics, Energy Management, Environmental Economics and more.