Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at Washtenaw Community 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 Michigan colleges that offer environmental science degrees.

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Washtenaw Community College (Walsh)

3838 Livernois, Troy, MI

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WCC emphasizes convenience, offering classes seven days a week, at night, and on weekends—it also has agreements with four-year schools throughout Michigan, making transferring easy.

WCC offers more than 100 programs and 1,500 credit and non-credit classes each year, allowing various educational opportunities—whether a student is pursuing a degree or just wanting to update his job skills.

Program Areas:

• Advanced Manufacturing Systems
• Apprenticeship Studies
• Automotive and Motorcycle Technology
• Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
• Child Care Professionals
• Construction Technology
• Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
• Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
• Digital Media Arts
• Information Technology
• Music and Performing Arts
• Nursing and Health Science
• Professional Communication
• Transfer and University Parallel Programs

Student services include self-assessment for career planning, as well as professional and personal counseling and academic advisement.  The WCC Career Services department is designed to help students and alumni with job search assistance, as well as help local employers with staffing. Childcare and educational programs are also available for children of WCC students through the WCC Children’s Center.

WCC online course list (http://www.wccnet.edu/academics/classes/online/list/)

Information on transferring to or from WCC can be found on the Transfer resources page (http://www.wccnet.edu/)

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Washtenaw Community College offers an associate's degree program in environmental science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $63630

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).