Environmental issues affect the operations of all types of industries including: the transportation industry, parks and forest services, chemical facilities, defense and energy industries, construction companies, and, of course, environmental services. EVET graduates are prepared to enter positions at local industries, environmental restoration sites, government agencies, laboratories, consulting firms, and conservation districts.
Graduates will be prepared to:
• collect and analyze soil & water samples
• conduct laboratory tests
• perform air sampling and monitoring
• treat and minimize waste
• ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• perform field studies & site assessments
Articulation Agreements/
Strong Transfer History:
Ohio State University
University of Findlay
Shawnee State University
Thomas More College
University of Cincinnati
Northern Kentucky University
Wright State University
Sample Co-op Employers:
Fluor Fernald
City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Parks
Cincinnati Water Works
PSARA Technologies, Inc.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hamilton County Parks
T.M. Gates, Inc.
Diversey-Lever
Foppe Technical Group
Equistar
Payne Firm
Rumpke
Metropolitan Sewer District
Co-op Salaries:
$9.00 - $13.00/hour
Employment Outlook:
There are very few areas that are not impacted by environmental concerns. This job market is influenced by environmental legislation; when laws are passed, industry must respond. It is currently an excellent time to get involved with this exciting and promising technology.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections:
$25,000 - $40,000
Other Related Programs
at Cincinnati State:
Environmental Engineering Technology —
Water and Wastewater Major
Chemical Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Associate of Science