Shortage
High Shortage
50% of occupations
Australia · Environment & Agriculture
Environmental Science
Environmental systems, conservation and sustainability.
Salary range
A$91K–91K
Median A$90,600
2035 outlook
+18.5%
growing
PR signal
Strong PR
Environmental Scientist on CSOL. Climate policy drives growing demand.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Study Field
Duration
3–2 years
Qualifications
Bachelor · Master
Education fields
Architecture and Built Environment · Natural and Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Environmental Science (3 years). Climate policy drives growing demand.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne | A$46,000 | 3 yr | #13 |
| University of Sydney | A$50,000 | 3 yr | #18 |
| University of Queensland | A$44,000 | 3 yr | #40 |
| ANU | A$46,000 | 3 yr | #30 |
| University of Western Australia | A$40,000 | 3 yr | #77 |
| University of Tasmania | A$36,000 | 3 yr | #280 |
Data notice
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JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18