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Major in Enviromental Management Systems

What is Enviromental Management Systems?

Major in environmental management systems to combine science, policy, and real-world experience to support environmental protection. Learn from experts in Louisiana's strong professional environmental network. You'll gain experience in the field and lab and build skills to lead in areas like conservation, wetland management, and environmental regulation. This program opens doors to a variety of environmental management systems jobs, including environmental scientist, environmental consulting, and high-impact roles across government, industry, and nonprofit sectors. LSU offers concentrations in Environmental Analysis & Risk Management, Policy Analysis, and Resource Conservation.

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Program Highlights

Agriculture Residential College Live and learn with your peers in Blake Hall — your residence with dedicated support from faculty and staff, shared classes, and special activities to jumpstart your journey and promote academic success, creating a smaller network within the larger LSU campus.

Land-Grant Legacy Join a powerful alumni and employer network that includes agencies like the EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, The Nature Conservancy, National Park Service, and top consulting firms nationwide.

Top Hiring Network LSU is home to one of only 33 accredited vet schools in the nation. Plus, our 3+1 pre-vet track aligns with LSU Veterinary Medicine, so you can transition directly into vet school, saving time and accelerating your professional journey.

Louisiana Advantage Study in one of the country's most active environmental hubs — where diverse ecosystems and real challenges make every class and field visit meaningful.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Air Quality Control Specialist
Conservationist
Environmental Analyst
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Compliance Manager
Environmental Lawyer
Environmental Project Coordinator
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Public Policy Manager 
Natural Resource & Conservation Agency Representative
Sustainability Manager

Workplace Settings

Government Environmental Agencies
Environmental Consulting Firms
Natural Resource & Conservation Agencies
Public Health Departments
State & Federal Regulatory Offices
Sustainability Departments
Law Firms
Nonprofit Environmental Advocacy Groups
Research Institutions & Environmental Labs
Renewable Energy Companies
Urban Planning & Development Offices
Water & Waste Management Facilities
Agricultural & Soil Conservation Agencies
Universities & Extension Services

$59,000

Average alumni Enviromental Management Systems salary 5 years after graduation

What Enviromental Management Systems Looks like

From Small Beginnings to Big Impact: Madison Woodson's Journey in Environmental Management at LSU

Building Skills

Sustainable Land Design Design sustainable communities through strategic zoning and land development tools.

Coastal Conservation Support conservation and coastal restoration to preserve Louisiana’s ecosystems.

Environmental Law Understand and apply state and federal environmental policies and regulations.

Environmental Risk Assessment Learn to evaluate hazards, analyze data, and propose safe solutions.

The Environmental Management Systems program introduced me to the technical principles I use 18 years later in my day-to-day work. The program provided me with the credentials needed to select my career path and set me up for long-term success. Tucker Jacobson
Senior Environmental Manager
BS Environmental Management Systems ‘07

The Environmental Management Systems Program provided me the opportunity to hit the ground running upon graduation, allowing me to incorporate solutions within the petrochemical industry within the Gulf Coast states. Trace Trahan
Environmental Engineer at Arcosa, Inc.
BS Environmental Management Systems ‘21

The Environmental Management Systems major inspired me to pursue a career as an environmental justice attorney, and the knowledge I gained in the policy analysis concentration has helped me to hit the ground running in law school. Carly Carpenter
J.D. Candidate, William & Mary Law School
BS Environmental Management Systems ‘24

The Environmental Management Systems program equipped me with the skills and knowledge for success in my career. The communication-intensive coursework not only provided me with skills I rely on daily but also boosted my confidence in networking. Alexa Bates
Environmental Consultant, TRICORD Consulting
BS Environmental Management Systems ‘22

Advance your Career

Post-graduate education

LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.

Master’s in Renewable Natural Resources Master’s in Ag Business Juris Doctor

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