Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Environmental Studies

Job Description

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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of environmental scientists and specialists, including health in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 50
• Average Annual Salary: $57,210
• Average Hourly Rate: $27.51
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.8
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 120%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 89,400
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 106,100
• Percent Job Growth: 18.70%
• Percent of Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Job Description

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of environmental science and protection technicians, including health in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 29,600
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 36,600
• Percent Job Growth: 23.60%
• Percent of Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.5%

Job Description

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of environmental science teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.