Environmental Science and Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Science and Technology is designed to provide students with a framework for learning about and solving environmental issues. Coursework is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and the technical skills needed for entry-level employment in a variety of environmental fields; to improve chances of employability or job placement opportunities; to provide skills training that may result in wage progression; and/or prepare students for continued study leading to a more advanced degree in the environmental sciences. With an interdisciplinary program of study, and laboratory and field-based learning experiences, students will gain an understanding of environmental components, processes, and issues.
Environmental Science and Technology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 49,990
- High salary: 160,710
- Average salary: 97450
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 53,310
- High salary: 199,260
- Average salary: 101390
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 50,130
- High salary: 134,830
- Average salary: 80060
All Careers in Environmental Science and Technology (19)
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 101,390 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 99,240 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 97,450 |
| Geographers | Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 97,200 |
| Hydrologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 92,060 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 87,710 |
| Climate Change Policy Analysts | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 80,060 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 80,060 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 80,060 |
| Industrial Ecologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 80,060 |
| Coroners | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 78,420 |
| Customs Brokers | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Stable | 78,420 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 78,420 |
| Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 78,420 |
| Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 78,420 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | Bachelor's degree | Stable | 78,420 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 64,580 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Declining | 54,310 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 49,490 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Use scientific methods to identify issues, understand relationships, and solve problems.
- Evaluate environmental issues in local and global contexts.