Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Dine College instructs students on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles related to the study and focus of the solution of environmental issues, such as abating and controlling environmental pollution and degradation, natural resources management, and the effects human society has on the natural environment. Students who graduate the environmental science degree program will have gained instruction in courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Dine College

2844 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ

Dine College is a comprehensive two year community college serving the Navaho Nation. Dine was the first tribally owned community college to receive accreditation for its Tsaile, Arizona campus in 1968. Since then, the college has expanded to six different locations and now they have campuses serving both the residents of New Mexico and Arizona with their locations in Crowpoint, Shiprock, Window Rock, Tuba City and Chinle.

Although many years have passed since the college has been in operation, the institution still lives by their Navajo philosophy of “Sa'ah Naaghai Bik'eh Hozhoo”, which translates to mean the understanding of all living systems. This principle reflects in the education received at Dine College and is evident in all the academic programs and disciplines taught. The institution believes in providing quality education, while staying in connection with the Navajo sensibilities and values of years past.

At Dine College, the institution seeks to provide their students with an educational experience that will turn them into well-rounded professionals. They do this through providing students with various associate degree programs, Dine Language and studies, On-site outreach programs, developmental studies and transfer programs that can be transferred to a four year senior college.

With a diverse student population, Dine College welcomes students far and wide and as such, feel free to visit their website at http://www.dinecollege.edu to learn what the future at Dine holds for you.

Career Options for Graduates

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

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. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, environmental scientists and specialists, including health employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 950
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $62640

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).