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I have really been racking my brain as to what degree I should pursue. I am interested in doing environmental compliance, conservation work, or something in the land management field. Degrees I have looked at are a BA in Environmental Studies, BS in Natural Resources, or a BS in Environmental Science. I think the BA in Enviro Studies is more touchy feely than actual usable course work honestly. Especially since it's a BA. The other two, not so much. Here's the kicker, I have to do almost all of my coursework online. I can do a few Biology labs but not much. Oregon State offers a great online course in both of these so I shouldn't have an issue with college.
Anyway, my question is, do any of you have any of these degrees? If so, what does the job market look like? I currently have 14 years in the Marine Corps (Im active duty) and will have a wife and 3 kids to support when I retire. I can't run around doing cool guy volunteer work for non-profits or run and fight forest fires in Cali. I gotta get a paycheck coming in relatively quickly once I retire. I will be retiring to upstate South Carolina. Anyone that can offer some advice, please let me know. I'm all ears.
Anyway, my question is, do any of you have any of these degrees? If so, what does the job market look like? I currently have 14 years in the Marine Corps (Im active duty) and will have a wife and 3 kids to support when I retire. I can't run around doing cool guy volunteer work for non-profits or run and fight forest fires in Cali. I gotta get a paycheck coming in relatively quickly once I retire. I will be retiring to upstate South Carolina. Anyone that can offer some advice, please let me know. I'm all ears.