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Environmental Science

Cuny Queens College (Queens)

  • 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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    • 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

      Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 690
      • Average Annual Salary: $72,740
      • Average Hourly Rate: $34.97

      Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 780
      • Average Annual Salary: $71,790
      • Average Hourly Rate: $34.52

      Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 660
      • Average Annual Salary: $59,790
      • Average Hourly Rate: $28.75

      New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Average Annual Salary: $71,970
      • Average Hourly Rate: $34.60
      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
    • 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

      Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 370
      • Average Annual Salary: $42,060
      • Average Hourly Rate: $20.22

      Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 380
      • Average Annual Salary: $42,470
      • Average Hourly Rate: $20.42

      Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 130
      • Average Annual Salary: $37,970
      • Average Hourly Rate: $18.26

      New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 640
      • Average Annual Salary: $42,150
      • Average Hourly Rate: $20.26
      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
    • 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
    Overall
    All Students8
     
    By Gender
    Male4
    Female4
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien1
    American Indian-
    Black-
    Asian1
    Hispanic1
    White5
    Unknown-
     
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