What's the starting pay?

• *Statewide Average $20 to $23/hr. ($41,000 to $47,000 annually)

• *Lane County Average $19 to $22/hr. ($39,000 to $45,000 annually)

• *Entry Level $11 to $16/hr. ($22,000 to $33,000 annually)

*Average salary ranges are based on Oregon Employment Department wage data for related occupations including environmental science technician, environmental engineering technician, life-physical-social science technician, and public relations specialist.

This degree will prepare students for careers as sustainability coordinators, resource management technicians, corporate social responsibility coordinators, environmental specialists, recycling coordinators, pollution prevention specialists and energy or waste reduction analysts.  Graduates may work for public agencies, school districts, colleges or universities, non-governmental organizations, nonprofit organizations, private businesses or corporations.

Sustainability Coordinator is an emerging occupation.  Market surveys of regional and statewide employers indicate job growth potential is significant and expected to increase.

What's the Sustainability Coordinator program at Lane like?
Get the scoop from students and faculty in this career preview video.