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Environmental Biology

Turn your passion for wildlife, aquatic ecosystems, and conservation into a career. Every student gains hands-on internship/research experience with agencies, labs, and conservation organizations and graduates with career-ready with real-world skills.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 83 in Major
Careers
Scientists, Managers, Naturalists
Environmental Biology students at EIU

Why Study Environmental Biology at EIU?

  • Join one of seven student-run clubs, from medicine to sustainable energy
  • Learn from research-active faculty in small classes, not 200-student lecture halls
  • Prepare for Wildlife Society or American Fisheries Society certification
  • Work with a dedicated advisor to plan your path to a career, graduate school or a professional health program
"I chose to attend EIU because I enjoy the people and classes within the Geology/Geography Department. When I first met with professors here, they were all very welcoming. I was also very interested in the group/club opportunities the department offered (including going on trips)."
Lyssa Nave
Environmental/Physical Geography | Class of 2025
Lyssa Nave, Environmental/Physical Geography at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Build professional credentials through Wildlife Society or American Fisheries Society pathways
  • Conduct research alongside faculty and present at regional or national conferences
  • Connect with peers through student-run clubs
  • Gain hands-on internship and research experience with agencies, labs and conservation organizations
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Hands-On Experience, Environmental Biology students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Environmental Biology option in the B.S. in Biology turns a passion for wildlife, aquatic ecosystems and conservation into a career. It is a fit if you love being outdoors, enjoy fieldwork and science and want to protect natural resources.

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$73,010
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Conservation Scientists
  • Range Managers
  • Park Naturalists
  • Foresters
  • Forest & Conservation Technicians
  • Forestry & Conservation Science…
  • Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists
  • Bioinformatics Scientists
  • Molecular & Cellular Biologists

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Investigative

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Elliott Zieman
Chair and Associate Professor
eazieman@eiu.edu
2070 Life Science
217-581-1976
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Eden Effert-Fanta
Associate Professor and Co-Director Center for Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
eleffert@eiu.edu
1044 Life Sciences
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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