Careers

Graduates of the Master of Science in Environment & International Affairs program can anticipate a wide range of career opportunities in this evolving field and stand out from the crowd with uniquely interdisciplinary training.

Career Possibilities

98%

Percent of the School of Foreign Service Graduate Class of 2022 who are employed or continuing education

$84,000+

Average salary range for School of Foreign Service Graduate Class of 2022 and 2023 working in energy and environmental sustainability

71%

71% of millennials and 67% of Gen Z adults believe that addressing climate change should be the top priority to ensure a sustainable planet for future generations

A shift to a greener economy could create 24 million new jobs globally by 2030 if the right policies are put in place.
International Labour Organization

Competitive Skills for an Impactful Career

The MS-EIA curriculum provides critical skills sets that are in particular demand from employers in the environmental sector according to our research. These include the ability to:

Understand the fundamentals of chemical, physical and the natural sciences, and their applications key to global policy challenges
Understand key policy paradigms, actors, and institutions in environment and international affairs
Use analytical methods and critical tools of environmental science
Utilize your skills to collect, process, visualize, and analyze data to answer policy questions in environment and international affairs
Work in teams with various disciplinary backgrounds

These skills are relevant to positions in the public, private and non-governmental sectors that command competitive salaries.

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Secure a meaningful career with a positive impact on people and the planet through this flexible yet rigorous interdisciplinary degree from Georgetown University.