What Do They Do?
What Do They Do?
Environmental health workers protect public health by enforcing environmental health legislation and minimizing safety hazards. Their duties include collecting and documenting samples, verifying regulatory compliance, investigating complaints, and maintaining records.
For More Information:
American Academy of Sanitarians: https://aaosi.wildapricot.org/
American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists: https://www.aaees.org/
National Environmental Health Association: https://www.neha.org/
Where Do They Work?
Where Do They Work?
Environmental health workers are typically employed by local or state health authorities to enforce public health standards but also work in the private sector, military, and other community-based organizations.
How Much Do They Earn?
How Much Do They Earn?
Environmental science and protection technicians with associates degrees generally earn:
Median annual salary: $54,922
Entry-level annual salary: $39,809
Environmental health workers with bachelor’s or master’s and more advanced responsibilities will earn more.
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Searchable Wage Database: https://dol.ny.gov/occupational-wages-0
Supply and Demand
Supply and Demand
Environmental science and protection technicians are expected to grow statewide by 15% between 2022 and 2032, with 312 average annual openings.
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Employment Projections: https://dol.ny.gov/employment-projections
Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements
Educational requirements for environmental health workers vary. Most environmental science and protection technicians need an associate degree or 2 years of training, with some receiving on the job training. Higher-level roles, like environmental engineers and scientists, require a bachelor’s degree with science coursework. Master’s and doctoral degrees are available in environmental health, engineering, and science.
Licensure Requirements
Licensure Requirements
New York does not require licensure for environmental health workers.
Financial Support
Financial Support
Financial support can come from various federal, state, and private sources. Contact your college or university to learn about the financial aid options they offer, as well as other potential sources of funding that may be available.
For More Information:
National Environmental Health Association: https://www.neha.org/students?quantity=1
Education Programs
Education Programs
| Institution | Degree | City/Town | Region | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
University at Buffalo SUNY | MPH | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
University at Buffalo SUNY | MS | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
University at Albany SUNY | MS | Albany | Capital Region | Visit |
University at Albany SUNY | PhD | Albany | Capital Region | Visit |
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | MPH | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
New York University | MPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Columbia University | DrPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Columbia University | MPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Columbia University | MS | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Columbia University | PhD | New York City | New York City | Visit |