ABOUT
Ecology and Conservation Biology are becoming increasingly important fields of study as we learn more about the influences of human activities on ecosystems and seek to build a more sustainable society. The world is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, but the problems associated with their conservation are immense. Protecting rare and endangered species, preventing and controlling invasions of exotics, preserving old growth forests, restoring degraded ecosystems, and balancing the resource demands of industry and the public are just some of the environmental issues you’ll face. Many of these issues are also enmeshed in politicized environments. As an environmental and natural resources major, you’ll learn methods for confronting some of the world’s most pressing problems.
FAST FACTS
- Within walking distance of campus are 17,500 acres of Experimental Forest dedicated to education, research, demonstration and recreation.
- Next to campus is the 56,000-acre Hartwell Lake, and the mountains are just a short drive away.
- Our University has a strong Solid Green mission and environmental sustainability campaign.
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
What fun is it to learn about the natural world when you’re surrounded by four walls? Clemson students have an amazing opportunity to explore the natural beauty that is abundant both on and off campus. Quickly shed the classroom walls and surround yourself instead with trees, streams and wildlife. The program offers three diverse concentrations for you to choose a curriculum that fits with your specific interests.
Conservation Biology Concentration: The conservation biology concentration is oriented toward students who desire a greater exposure to taxa, their habitats and their interrelationships.
Natural Resource and Economic Policy Concentration: Take a more in-depth study of economics and policy application with our natural resource and economic policy concentration.
Natural Resources Management Concentration: With a focus in natural resources management, you’ll study management practices for various natural resource subcategories.
Curriculum
Popular Minors
- Crops and Soil Environmental Science
- Park and Protected Area Management
- Political Science
- Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
AFTER GRADUATION
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It's about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of our most recent students.
WHERE OUR RECENT GRADUATES HAVE GONE
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- 41-100%
- 21-40%
- 11-20%
- 0-10%
RECENT EMPLOYERS
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Technician
Apogee Environmental & Archaeological, Inc.
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Agricultural Assistant
Clemson Extension
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Soil Conservationist
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Environmental Researcher
The Coca-Cola Co.
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Research and Education Intern
Sierra Institute for Community and Environment
RECENT POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
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M.S. Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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Master's
Utah State University
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Master's
College of Charleston
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Master's
University of Florida
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J.D.
Vanderbilt Law School
COMMON CAREER AREAS
- Fish and Wildlife Management
- Scientist
- Biologist
- Technician
- Parks, Recreation and Tourism
- Recreation Specialist
- Environmental Educator
- Park Administrator, Naturalist or Superintendent
- Management and Conservation
- Consulting
- Land Use
- Analytics
- Research and Conservation
- Real Estate
- Policy and Planning
- Administration
- Planning
- Compliance
- Policy and Law
- Lobbyist
- Economist
- Environmental Science and Technology
- GIS Technician
- Analytics
- Air and Water Quality
- Toxicology
- Environmental Health or Safety
- Science and Biotechnology
- Research and Development
- Regulatory
- Toxicology
- Field, Lab or Research Technician
- Communication and Education
- Technical Writing
- Public Relations and Journalism
- Tourism
- Political Action and Lobbying
- Teaching (Traditional and Non-Traditional)
Used with permission from the University of Tennessee.
FIND OUT MORE
Have more questions or want more information? Fill out the form below, which goes directly to the following department contact. If you’d also like to receive general University information from Clemson’s admissions office, please follow the link to the right and sign up to join our mailing list.
McCauley Frierson
Student Recruitment Coordinator
864-656-1534
mccaulf@clemson.edu