Pros and Cons of Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science | What should you major in?

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Choosing a college major can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to fields like environmental engineering and environmental science. Both offer unique opportunities to make a positive impact on the planet, but which one is right for you? In this video, we take a closer look at the pros and cons of each field to help you make an informed decision.
We start by defining the differences between environmental engineering and environmental science, including the types of jobs and industries each major can lead to. From there, we explore the various advantages and disadvantages of each field. For example, environmental engineering offers the opportunity to design and implement solutions to environmental problems, but may require more math and science coursework. Environmental science, on the other hand, offers a more holistic approach to environmental issues, but may have fewer job opportunities in certain areas.
If you're considering a major in environmental engineering or environmental science, this video is a must-watch. Join us as we weigh the pros and cons of each field to help you make the best decision for your future.
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@rembertofloresc9041 Год назад

I think, Environment engineering is the best. Good video friend that you.

@blueseaswhiteskies Год назад

Your videos motivated me to get into the environmental field. I'm currently an environmental engineering student and I'm enjoying my major so far. Keep up with the good work!!

@RandyLy Год назад

Thanks for watching! I'm glad these videos helped

@ekdanthenvironmentedu 9 месяцев назад

I am working as an Environment Engineer. Completed my Masters in Environment Management and working in this department.Also I have a passion to teach students about Environment and Current Technology to resolve the problem related to Air,water and Soil.

@RandyLy 9 месяцев назад

Nice

@ekdanthenvironmentedu 9 месяцев назад

Thank you@@RandyLy

@VybeMusic-sg1ht Месяц назад

Hey! I just graduated high school and although I’m taking a gap year, I was thinking about going to college to study environmental engineering. Although it doesn’t make as much as other engineering degrees, I was hoping that the hands-on experience to help with the environment would give me better job satisfaction. However, I’d love to know how you chose that career path, how you got your degree in it, and how you are doing now! Also, if you have any advice on what I should consider about getting a degree or a job in this field, I would really appreciate! Have a great day!

@byounggonie Год назад

I am soo bad at math but want to me an environmental engineer because i am so passionate about it ugh

@RandyLy Год назад

I don't use advanced math at my day job as an environmental engineer. You just need to pass the college classes.

@Tonymarsha 9 месяцев назад

Bruhhh mathsss

@inmanueruyakushi 2 месяца назад

@@Tonymarshai know right

@tinabeanajustabean 6 месяцев назад

I would love to hear from folks re: Enviro Sci BA vs BS and job prospects. If I pursue a BS I'll need to move (but am taking care of my mom) so trying to figure out if a BA would be significantly limiting vs the BS, esp with salary.

@user-ul7bs5dc6w 5 месяцев назад

I think I have a good idea for a design that could help the litter problem, idk if that’s environmental engineering tho

@johnyskoda 7 месяцев назад

Hello Mr. Randy, Thank you for this video with all the major points explained. I have been stuck between choosing E.E or E.SC. After seeing this video I believe EE would be a good fit for me. However, I am not good in maths in my high school and Bachelor of Engineering course. The odd thing is, that I did my B.Eng in Computer Science. But later I realised I have a keen interest in envirnmental care, sustainability, pollution control, renewable energy, global warming prevention and so on. I love to dip my hands in the mud. Hence, I am planning to do a Masters E.E. Kindly let me know, is this change over from Computer Science to Environmental degree affect me anywhere during my masters or post masters ? I would like to re-affirm my selection of E.E is good or should I choose E.SC ? Thank you in advance.

@pavithras1146 Год назад

Hey Randy! Thank you so much for making this video. I am applying to graduate schools and since a lot of colleges do not have Environmental Engineering, I was wondering if maybe just choosing the Environmental Science degree do. Thanks to your video I have now realized EE is a better field and actually the field I am interested in. I have a few more questions to ask you! Do you think its better to go college in big cities like California, Texas, Washington, etc.? Is the advantage of being close to a lot of big corporate companies big enough to compromise on the expensive tuition and living costs while studying in the big cities/states? Or would you recommend going to college in a city / state which is cheap and find a job in the big cities? How hard is it to actually get a job in the big cities after finishing college in a small one? Also, what are all the things I can do during graduate school that would make me more employable according to the cooperate world?

@RandyLy Год назад

Personally, I would settle for going to a cheaper city and then move to a bigger city. If your end goal is to move into a bigger city that has more job opportunities in the first place, then I would stick with that and lessen the initial tuition burden as much as I can. You aren't guaranteed a job in a big city, so you'll have to consider that into your calculations. Understand that there will be opportunity costs such as the overall environment with classmates, professors, and potential job opportunities/internships that might not be there if you had chosen the big city or the small city. Network during graduate school and try to gain as much experience as you can with professors and classmates. They may have research projects that can give you valuable experience or could just know someone in a company looking to hire.

@Aimer-rc2jj 6 месяцев назад

I wanted to know some good colleges for the Masters program in Environmental Engineering. Also are there any placements for these majors on campus or do we have to look for our own?

@birajaryal004 11 месяцев назад

Hi Randy. I am looking forward to major in environmental engineering as international student in US. could you recommend me some universities.

@cherukurispandana2493 5 месяцев назад

Sir i have civil engineering in my bachelor degree. So I am planning to study masters will you please suggest me to take environmental engineering or geoenvironmental engineering? If not sustainable water development

@user-lt4vg7zy7v 7 месяцев назад

HELLO Ly. your video about environmental engineering and science is aweseom. Acutally, I am working as an Environment Engineer of manufacturing company in South Korea. My major is environmental science and I double-major in English linguistic. I really want to get a job in the states in the near future. could you give me some advice for me to get a job in States as a foreigner?

@roobiahmurtadho3159 Год назад

Thank you Randy.. this video shed more light to the differences between both fields and their pros/cons. I gave a question for you, I’m a graduate of chemical engineering and I want to major in environmental engineering, do you have online courses that you can recommend?

@RandyLy Год назад

Hello! I'm glad to hear that the video provided you with valuable insights into the differences between chemical engineering and environmental engineering. It's a great decision to pursue a major in environmental engineering, leveraging your background in chemical engineering. I haven't personally taken any online courses, but there are several reputable platforms that offer quality environmental engineering courses. Here are a few recommendations: Coursera, edX, and Udemy. Remember to check the syllabus, reviews, and ratings of each course to ensure they align with your goals and provide the necessary depth and relevance.

@alanasilva6881 Год назад

Thank you for this video! I really want to enter in the environmental field but it's being really hard for me to choose a major or a university haha. I studied civil engineering while I was in high school, so I guess Environmental engineering is really the way I want to go❤

@RandyLy Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@anthonymuliaji5531 Год назад

Hi Randy? Thank You for your wonderful video. I have been following your videos since about 2 years ago, and I found your video highly inspirative and informative regarding environmental engineering. I also came from chemistry background and I already entered my second semester in the graduate school of environmental engineering. I am very glad that I saw your video regarding environmental engineer back then. And I also want to ask some question regarding the job sector of environmental engineering if you don't mind. I actually in Taiwan right now, and I have been researching the prospective job and my future career after I graduate from my master's. I found that nowadays many company have been encouraging sustainability (SGS) in their company mission and vision and I am wondering whether this could be a chance for us as an environmental engineer to work in this type of job sector? Moreover, I am also curious with the growing awareness towards the environment and to proceed into a more sustainable future, will the demand for environmental engineer rise even further? Thank You Randy in advance for your guidance.

@RandyLy Год назад

I've noticed that too, where companies promote sustainability as part of their business moto. I do believe that this is the future push that will encourage more companies to be more environmentally conscious and attract employees who want to be more sustainable. That being said, this is the time to get into this field before it gets too saturated. We already know that we're not in a sustainable trajectory.

@nathangomes7249 Год назад

Great video, i wanted to know if environmental engineers have to work in waste plants and all like where it stinks or there are other places to where environmental engineers can work like labs and elsewhere?

@RandyLy Год назад

Not all environmental engineers have to work at wastewater treatment plants. I don't work there. Many can work in compliance or other office jobs if you don't want to work out in the field as much.

@user-hb9yn6sc3z 11 месяцев назад

I'm coming to Miriamchi to study environmental engineering

@RougeCrossfire Год назад

Hey Randy, it's been a while. I'm happy to see you posting. Im finishing up my sophomore year and transferring to a university to finish my degree in Env Eng. I'm wondering what should i specialize in if i want to pursue work in restoration work?

@RandyLy Год назад

It will depend on if you're comfortable doing field work or prefer an office setting. If you want restoration work, most likely working somewhere in remediation or compliance.

@RougeCrossfire Год назад

@Randy Ly i don't mind doing field work, but also, do you know anything about habitat restoration engineering?

@RandyLy Год назад

I don't know about habitat restoration engineering. There are many job position titles that pop up with some responsibilities that are pretty similar to other environmental jobs.

@Tonymarsha 9 месяцев назад

Hey randy i love your videos... So i want to do my masters in environmental engineering. I studied chemical engineering in college not really a fan of it. But my grades were decent tho. Any info on what to expect will be appreciated ...Thanks

@RandyLy 9 месяцев назад

I think Chemical Engineering is way more difficult than Environmental Engineering. If you can survive that, Env Eng should be relatively easier. Expect more science and biology. There wasnt as much engineering and thermodynamics.

@swaminipatel3811 Год назад

its sad every time i tell someone my major they are always like what job are you gonna get with that, but your video says otherwise !

@RandyLy Год назад

I completely understand how disheartening it can be when others question or doubt the career prospects of your chosen major. It's unfortunate that people may not fully understand the diverse range of opportunities available within this field. However, I'm glad to hear that my video has provided you with a different perspective and encouraged you to keep pushing forward.

@kittymoon96 8 месяцев назад

This made me question my abilities in math cause i haven’t done great in high school but it wasn’t bad either, can studying change the difficulty level?

@RandyLy 8 месяцев назад

If you were able to get by in high school, you should be able to manage college-level math. I wasn't any genius either.

@jessi._.4404 Год назад

Hi! I have a quick question. So the only ABET accredited College near me only has civil engineering, will I still be able to purse a job in environmental engineering? Or will I have to pursue a masters in environmental engineering?

@RandyLy Год назад

Hi! I can understand your concern. While it's true that having an ABET-accredited degree in environmental engineering can be advantageous, it doesn't necessarily mean that it's the only path to pursue a career in environmental engineering. Companies often consider candidates with related engineering degrees or even degrees in other disciplines if they have relevant knowledge and skills. Environmental engineering is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses aspects of civil engineering, chemical engineering, and other disciplines. So, having a civil engineering degree from the ABET-accredited college near you can still provide a solid foundation for a career in environmental engineering. Many civil engineers specialize in environmental engineering through work experience or by pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in environmental engineering.

@mi9406 8 месяцев назад

Hi Randy, can I do Masters in Environmental Engineering with a Bachelor of Natural Resource Management degree?

@RandyLy 8 месяцев назад

Yes

@abdullah.2993 7 месяцев назад

Can i do a masters in environmental enginnering after doing a bachelors in environmental science ?

@RandyLy 7 месяцев назад

Yes

@tms014 10 месяцев назад

Can I do Masters or Phd in Environmental Engineering having my Bachelors in Urban and Regional Planning?

@RandyLy 10 месяцев назад

I'm not sure how closely related Urban Planning is to Environmental Engineering, but if it isn't too similar, the university you applied for might question your decision. They typically want to see a more similar field when you go to an advanced degree, so you might get rejected.

@nasiislam4406 8 месяцев назад

Which Degree should i choose for masters since i have civil engineering in bachelor should i choose Environmental Engineering or Sustainable Engineering

@RandyLy 8 месяцев назад

They're pretty similar. In the end, no company needs a specific degree to hire anyone and I'm sure the classes you'd take at the university are similar if you were to major in either degree. I'd personally go for Environmental Engineer still.

@rameeshaimran6855 Год назад

Can we do masters in environmental engineering after doing bachelors in environment sciences??

@RandyLy Год назад

Yes. That transition would be easier because it is environmental-related.

@Gosick02 Год назад

do you think it is really a must to have a good gpa?😊

@RandyLy Год назад

To get into higher education or graduate school, YES you need a high GPA to be competitive on their application. But to get a job, generally NO. None of my employers asked me for my GPA during the interview.