Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Environmental Science
Environmental Science
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Virginia schools that offer an environmental science degree. Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Environmental Science Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the environmental science program at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 36 |
By Gender
| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 16 |
Female | 20 |
By Race
| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | 1 |
Black | - |
Asian | 3 |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 28 |
Unknown | 2 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
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%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
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%
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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.
List of schools that offer an environmental science degree or program in Virginia
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Averett University | |
Danville, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 3 |
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| Bridgewater College | |
Bridgewater, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 7 |
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| Eastern Mennonite University | |
Harrisonburg, VA
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| Emory and Henry College | |
Emory, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 10 |
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| Lynchburg College | |
Lynchburg, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 9 |
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| Randolph College | |
Lynchburg, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 2 |
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| Sweet Briar College | |
Sweet Briar, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 7 |
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| University of Virginia | |
Charlottesville, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 86 |
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