Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale offers a bachelor's degree program with a specialization in environmental science or environmental studies. Florida Atlantic University, located about 30 minutes away in Boca Raton, offers a master's degree program in environmental sciences and one of the country's few environmental MBA programs.
The outlook for environmental occupations in Fort Lauderdale is outstanding through 2012. The number of environmental engineer positions is expected to grow by 60.8% from 2004 to 2012 with a total of 82 positions projected for 2012. The environmental scientists and specialists occupation is expected to grow at a slower rate, but will offer a greater number of jobs with 337 positions predicted for 2012, a 25.7% increase from 2004. To support these occupations, the number of environmental engineering technician and environmental science technician positions is also expected to grow through 2012 with projected growth rates of 56.4% and 51.0% respectively.
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Why Fort Lauderdale is a Great Place to Study Environmental
Construction is a huge industry in the Fort Lauderdale area, and so many of the environmental job opportunities in the area are related to environmental surveying and planning. Calvin, Giordano & Associates, one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms in the nation, and GLE Associates, a full-service facilities consulting and construction firm, are two of the many construction-related firms in the area that offer career opportunities for environmental professionals. Those seeking environmental jobs in the Fort Lauderdale area may also find more diverse opportunities about 30 minutes away in Miami.
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