Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Print

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Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Industries: Government Professional, Science, & Technical

Work Activities

Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.
Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
Develop the technical portions of legal documents, administrative orders, or consent decrees.
Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, or codes of practice for environmental management.
Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.
Evaluate violations or problems discovered during inspections to determine appropriate regulatory actions or to provide advice on the development and prosecution of regulatory cases.
Conduct environmental audits or inspections or investigations of violations.
Develop methods to minimize the impact of production processes on the environment, based on the study and assessment of industrial production, environmental legislation, and physical, biological, and social environments.
Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.
Process and review environmental permits, licenses, or related materials.
Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.
Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.
Design or direct studies to obtain technical environmental information about planned projects.
Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment.
Conduct applied research on environmental topics, such as waste control or treatment or pollution abatement methods.
Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.
Research sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories or methods of pollution abatement or control.
Develop programs designed to obtain the most productive, non-damaging use of land.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

WorkKeys®

Applied Mathematics

Reading for Information

Locating Information

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Law and Government

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Pay

Ohio Annual Salary $64,900/yr
Typical Salary
Ohio Hourly Wage $31.20/hr
Typical Hourly Wage

Ohio Employment Trends

Currently Employed 2,770
Yearly Projected Openings 120

Typical Education

Education Bachelor's degree
Work Experience None
Training None
Education and Training Opportunities

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Antioch College

1 Morgan Pl, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  Under 1,000
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  No graduate offering
- Website
  
  antiochcollege.org
Admissions

Financial Aid

937-319-6082
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Ashland University

401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  5,000 - 9,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  https://www.ashland.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

800-882-1548
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

220 McFall Ctr, Bowling Green, OH 43403
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  10,000 - 19,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.bgsu.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

419-372-2531
- Program Name
  Environmental Health
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Capital University

1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209-2394
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.capital.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

614-236-6011
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Case Western Reserve University

10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  10,000 - 19,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.case.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

216-368-2000
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
- Program Name
  Environmental Health
- Length
  
  More than 4 years
- Award Level
  
  Master's degree
Cedarville University

251 N. Main Street, Cedarville, OH 45314-0601
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.cedarville.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

937-766-7700
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Cleveland State University

2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  10,000 - 19,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.csuohio.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

216-687-2000
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  More than 4 years
- Award Level
  
  Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  More than 4 years
- Award Level
  
  Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
Columbus State Community College

550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215
- School Type
  
  Public, 2-year
- School Size
  
  20,000 and above
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  No graduate offering
- Website
  
  www.cscc.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

614-287-5353
- Program Name
  Environmental Health
- Length
  
  Less than one year
- Award Level
  
  Award of less than 1 academic year
Cuyahoga Community College District

700 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-2878
- School Type
  
  Public, 2-year
- School Size
  
  20,000 and above
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  No graduate offering
- Website
  
  www.tri-c.edu
800-954-8742
- Program Name
  Environmental Health
- Length
  
  2 years
- Award Level
  
  Associate's degree, Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years
Defiance College

701 N Clinton, Defiance, OH 43512
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  Under 1,000
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.defiance.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

419-784-4010
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Denison University

100 West College St, Granville, OH 43023-0713
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  No graduate offering
- Website
  
  www.denison.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

740-587-0810
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Heidelberg University

310 E Market St, Tiffin, OH 44883-2462
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.heidelberg.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

419-448-2000
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Hiram College

, Hiram, OH 44234-0067
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  WWW.HIRAM.EDU
Admissions

Financial Aid

330-569-3211
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
John Carroll University

1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118-4581
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  sites.jcu.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

216-397-1886
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Lourdes University

6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH 43560-2898
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.lourdes.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

419-885-3211
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Marietta College

Irvine Bldg, Marietta, OH 45750
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.marietta.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

740-376-4643
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Miami University-Oxford

501 East High St, Oxford, OH 45056
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  10,000 - 19,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.miamioh.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

513-529-1809
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  More than 4 years
- Award Level
  
  Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Muskingum University

163 Stormont Street, New Concord, OH 43762
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.muskingum.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

740-826-8211
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Oberlin College

70 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH 44074
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.oberlin.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

440-775-8411
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Ohio Dominican University

1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 43219
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.ohiodominican.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

614-253-2741
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Ohio Northern University

525 S. Main St, Ada, OH 45810-1599
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.onu.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

419-772-2000
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Ohio State University-Main Campus

190 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  20,000 and above
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.osu.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

292-646-8600
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Ohio University-Main Campus

020 Chubb Hall, Athens, OH 45701-2979
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  20,000 and above
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.ohio.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

740-593-1000
- Program Name
  Environmental Health
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  Less than one year
- Award Level
  
  Postbaccalaureate certificate, Award of less than 1 academic year, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
Ohio Wesleyan University

61 S Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015-2370
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  No graduate offering
- Website
  
  www.owu.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

740-368-2000
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Otterbein University

1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.otterbein.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

614-890-3000
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Stark State College

6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720
- School Type
  
  Public, 2-year
- School Size
  
  10,000 - 19,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  No graduate offering
- Website
  
  https://www.starkstate.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

330-494-61704785
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  2 years
- Award Level
  
  Associate's degree
University of Akron Wayne College

1901 Smucker Rd, Orrville, OH 44667
- School Type
  
  Public, 2-year
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  No graduate offering
- Website
  
  http://wayne.uakron.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

800-221-8308
- Program Name
  Environmental Health
- Length
  
  2 years
- Award Level
  
  Associate's degree
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

4200 Clermont College Dr, Batavia, OH 45103
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  No graduate offering
- Website
  
  www.ucclermont.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

513-732-5200
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  2 years
- Award Level
  
  Associate's degree
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

2624 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  20,000 and above
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.uc.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

513-556-6000
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree, Doctor's degree - research/scholarship, Master's degree
- Program Name
  Environmental Health
- Length
  
  More than 4 years
- Award Level
  
  Master's degree
University of Dayton

300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  10,000 - 19,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  https://www.udayton.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

937-229-1000
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
University of Mount Union

1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601-3993
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.mountunion.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

800-992-6682
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
University of Rio Grande

218 N College Ave, Rio Grande, OH 45674
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.rio.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

740-245-7206
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
University of Toledo

2801 W Bancroft, Toledo, OH 43606-3390
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  20,000 and above
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.utoledo.edu/
Admissions

Financial Aid

419-530-4636
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
- Program Name
  Environmental Health
- Length
  
  More than 4 years
- Award Level
  
  Master's degree
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Walsh University

2020 East Maple St, North Canton, OH 44720-3396
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.walsh.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

330-499-7090
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Washington State Community College

710 Colegate Dr, Marietta, OH 45750
- School Type
  
  Public, 2-year
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  No graduate offering
- Website
  
  www.wscc.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

740-374-8716
- Program Name
  Environmental Studies
- Length
  
  2 years
- Award Level
  
  Associate's degree
Wittenberg University

Ward St at N Wittenberg Ave, Springfield, OH 45504
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  1,000 - 4,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.wittenberg.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

937-327-6231
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Wright State University-Main Campus

3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435-0001
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  10,000 - 19,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.wright.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

937-775-3333
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  More than 4 years
- Award Level
  
  Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Program Name
  Environmental Health
- Length
  
  More than 4 years
- Award Level
  
  Doctor's degree - research/scholarship, Bachelor's degree
Xavier University

3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207-1092
- School Type
  
  Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  5,000 - 9,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.xavier.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

513-745-3000
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree
Youngstown State University

One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555-0001
- School Type
  
  Public, 4-year or above
- School Size
  
  10,000 - 19,999
- Other Degrees Offered
  
  Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
  Graduate degree or certificate offering
- Website
  
  www.ysu.edu
Admissions

Financial Aid

877-468-6978
- Program Name
  Environmental Science
- Length
  
  4 years
- Award Level
  
  Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree

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