What's the best thing to major in out of these two? ?

Question

Hey all- I am having a bit of a dilemma. I would like the chance to be a wildlife biologist or work in a zoo. I want to live in a metropolitan area perhaps just as badly, though. It's not my first choice, but I'm thinking I might want to get into this global warming/air pollution/water quality stuff, if the wildlife bio/zoo thing doesn't work out (Which it's doubtful it will, since it's so competitive.) My two major options are Wildlife and Fisheries Science or Environmental Management. What should I choose?

I feel like if I choose Wildlife and Fisheries Science, it is what it is, and I won't be able to get a job in a metro area or in global warming. Correct me if I'm wrong? What other options are there? I do love it, though, and I think it would be very interesting and fun and would make me happy.

Environmental Management sounds good, though, because it sounds like the sort of thing I could do in a metro area doing some sort of global warming/pollution/and all that sort of work. Is there any chance that I could become a wildlife biologist or work in a zoo with this, though?

Ideally, I want something I'll enjoy to do and also make a decent wage (who doesn't, lol?) Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

I would recommend starting the Environmental Management program, and try to cross over into the Wildlife and Fisheries Science program for your electives whenever you get a chance.  This way, you have an educational background for the zoo work should you try to follow that path.  If you think you are interested in working in a zoo, you may even try to meet with their human resources people, etc. who are in charge of hiring and find out what they are looking for in an applicant.  They may not require a degree in Wildlife management.