(UCR) Environmental Science Degree, Program Information at University of California

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. Find Colleges Offering Environmental Science Degree.

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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. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Salary and Wages
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 840
- Average Annual Salary: $61,500
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.57
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 83,267
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 104,142
- Percent Job Growth: 25.07%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Category Flexibility
- Near Vision
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Job Description
Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.
Salary and Wages
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 300
- Average Annual Salary: $54,600
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.25
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 36,500
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 46,701
- Percent Job Growth: 27.95%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in environmental science.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Environmental Science

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Overall
All Students	60	53	4	3

By Gender
Male	25	22	2	1
Female	35	31	2	2

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	3	1	-	2
American Indian	-	-	-	-
Black	1	1	-	-
Asian	27	27	-	-
Hispanic	8	8	-	-
White	13	10	2	1
Unknown	8	6	2	-