So you tell the folks you're going to major in environmental studies, and what's the first thing you're likely to hear? "What are you going to do with a degree in that?"
CBS News' Early Show ran a segment earlier this week that looked at some of the green jobs that are popping up around the country. The piece highlighted obvious opportunities in environmental law and engineering, both fields that offer substantial salaries, and the growing trend among companies to have social responsibility or sustainability professionals. But it also focused on jobs that could be attained after a community college program, such as an associate's degree in solar power. According to CBS, the starting salary for a solar installation pro is $40,000 a year.
The CBS piece, by correspondent Danny Seo, also noted that there is a rising demand for talent in fields that might not be covered by a traditional college degree, such as artists and designers. It says that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks growing and shrinking areas for employment in America, has picked out green interior design for homes and businesses as a fast-growing field.
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