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Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A0411
An emphasis in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study that provides students with an integrated and critical understanding of the natural environment and human interactions with it. The coursework is designed to examine the interplay between natural and social systems and the ideological foundations of humanity’s attitudes and behaviors in relation to its ever-changing environment. This program is designed to prepare students to research, analyze, and propose solutions to the myriad environmental challenges facing the world today through a well-rounded curriculum combining classroom, laboratory, and field study instruction. Students who are interested in an Environmental Science major are advised to follow the AA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in natural sciences and to work with a counselor to select major courses appropriate to their intended transfer institution.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

 Required Courses

AA-T/AS-T degrees are designed to facilitate transfer to four-year institutions. 91Ö±²¥ ranks in the Top 10 in transferring students to UC, CSU, and private universities. Please visit Counseling Services for information on how to transfer, workshops, activities, events, and advising.

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    • Chief Sustainability Officers

      Chief Sustainability Officers

      SOC Career Code: 11-1011.03

      Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $58.63

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $197,788.38
      Annual Job Openings
      3,600

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Industrial Production Managers

      Industrial Production Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-3051.00

      Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $45.87

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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $126,286.13
      Annual Job Openings
      1,752

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Biofuels Production Managers

      Biofuels Production Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-3051.03

      Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $45.87

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      • Bachelor's Degree
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      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $126,286.13
      Annual Job Openings
      1,752

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Hydroelectric Production Managers

      Hydroelectric Production Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-3051.06

      Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $45.87

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      Median Salary Earnings
      $126,286.13
      Annual Job Openings
      1,752

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    • Natural Sciences Managers

      Natural Sciences Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-9121.00

      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $74.46

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      • Some College
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      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $198,577.60
      Annual Job Openings
      1,096

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Wind Energy Operations Managers

      Wind Energy Operations Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-9199.09

      Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $42.92

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      Median Salary Earnings
      $124,653.13
      Annual Job Openings
      13,013

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Wind Energy Development Managers

      Wind Energy Development Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-9199.10

      Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $42.92

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      Median Salary Earnings
      $124,653.13
      Annual Job Openings
      13,013

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

      Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-9199.11

      Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $42.92

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      Median Salary Earnings
      $124,653.13
      Annual Job Openings
      13,013

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Environmental Compliance Inspectors

      Environmental Compliance Inspectors

      SOC Career Code: 13-1041.01

      Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $30.67

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      $84,763.70
      Annual Job Openings
      4,271

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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      SOC Career Code: 13-1199.05

      Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $28.57

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      Median Salary Earnings
      $82,768.68
      Annual Job Openings
      15,551

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Environmental Engineers

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      SOC Career Code: 17-2081.00

      Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $40.05

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      Median Salary Earnings
      $111,966.40
      Annual Job Openings
      417

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Environmental Engineering Technicians

      Environmental Engineering Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 17-3025.00

      Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.96

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
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      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $65,649.74
      Annual Job Openings
      138

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Conservation Scientists

      Conservation Scientists

      SOC Career Code: 19-1031.00

      Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $28.17

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      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $77,360.26
      Annual Job Openings
      232

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Range Managers

      Range Managers

      SOC Career Code: 19-1031.02

      Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $28.17

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $77,360.26
      Annual Job Openings
      232

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Park Naturalists

      Park Naturalists

      SOC Career Code: 19-1031.03

      Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $28.17

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $77,360.26
      Annual Job Openings
      232

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Foresters

      Foresters

      SOC Career Code: 19-1032.00

      Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $24.29

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $78,833.98
      Annual Job Openings
      121

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Environmental Scientists and Specialists

      Environmental Scientists and Specialists

      SOC Career Code: 19-2041.00

      Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. 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.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $36.68

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $95,865.78
      Annual Job Openings
      1,125

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Climate Change Analysts

      Climate Change Analysts

      SOC Career Code: 19-2041.01

      Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $36.68

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $95,865.78
      Annual Job Openings
      1,125

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Environmental Restoration Planners

      Environmental Restoration Planners

      SOC Career Code: 19-2041.02

      Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $36.68

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $95,865.78
      Annual Job Openings
      1,125

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Environmental Economists

      Environmental Economists

      SOC Career Code: 19-3011.01

      Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $41.70

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $108,960.22
      Annual Job Openings
      139

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Environmental Science Technicians

      Environmental Science Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 19-4042.00

      Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $22.40

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $58,327.41
      Annual Job Openings
      606

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Forest and Conservation Technicians

      Forest and Conservation Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 19-4071.00

      Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.26

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      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $58,454.78
      Annual Job Openings
      852

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

      Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

      SOC Career Code: 33-2022.00

      Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $32.07

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $85,816.03
      Annual Job Openings
      41

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Fish and Game Wardens

      Fish and Game Wardens

      SOC Career Code: 33-3031.00

      Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $38.01

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $91,352.69
      Annual Job Openings
      43

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Financial Sales Agents

      Financial Sales Agents

      SOC Career Code: 41-3031.00

      Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $27.02

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $74,952.55
      Annual Job Openings
      4,763

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Forest and Conservation Workers

      Forest and Conservation Workers

      SOC Career Code: 45-4011.00

      Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $15.20

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $34,476.72
      Annual Job Openings
      720

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Solar Energy Installation Managers

      Solar Energy Installation Managers

      SOC Career Code: 47-1011.03

      Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $32.54

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $86,744.27
      Annual Job Openings
      7,583

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Recycling and Reclamation Workers

      Recycling and Reclamation Workers

      SOC Career Code: 53-7062.04

      Prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $17.34

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $40,390.08
      Annual Job Openings
      50,868

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages

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  • Environmental Studies Emphasis

    Humanities and Social Sciences Division
    Degree A0411
    An emphasis in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study that provides students with an integrated and critical understanding of the natural environment and human interactions with it. The coursework is designed to examine the interplay between natural and social systems and the ideological foundations of humanity’s attitudes and behaviors in relation to its ever-changing environment. This program is designed to prepare students to research, analyze, and propose solutions to the myriad environmental challenges facing the world today through a well-rounded curriculum combining classroom, laboratory, and field study instruction. Students who are interested in an Environmental Science major are advised to follow the AA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in natural sciences and to work with a counselor to select major courses appropriate to their intended transfer institution.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

     Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Choose a combination of any 3 courses 9-11
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    Humans and the Environment
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    Humans and the Environment Laboratory
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    Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics
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    Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors
    ³Ò·¡°¿³¢Ìý9
    Environmental Geology
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    Environmental Politics
    Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
    Choose a minimum of three units from the following:3-5
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    General Biology
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3
    Ecology and Field Biology
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4
    Biology for Majors
    ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4H
    Biology for Majors - Honors
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý20
    Marine Biology
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý21
    Marine Biology Laboratory
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý25
    Conservation Biology
    µþ°Õ±·³ÛÌý3
    Plant Structures, Functions, and Diversity
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý10
    Chemistry for Allied Health Majors
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý40
    Introduction to General Chemistry
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý50
    General Chemistry I
    ´Ç°ùÌý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý50H
    General Chemistry I - Honors
    ³Ò·¡°¿³ÒÌý1
    Physical Geography
    ´Ç°ùÌý³Ò·¡°¿³ÒÌý1H
    Physical Geography - Honors
    ³Ò·¡°¿³ÒÌý1L
    Physical Geography Laboratory
    ´Ç°ùÌý³Ò·¡°¿³ÒÌý1LH
    Physical Geography Laboratory - Honors
    ³Ò·¡°¿³ÒÌý10
    Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
    ³Ò·¡°¿³¢Ìý1
    Physical Geology
    ³Ò·¡°¿³¢Ìý8
    Earth Science
    ´Ç°ùÌý³Ò·¡°¿³¢Ìý8H
    Earth Science - Honors
    ³Ò·¡°¿³¢Ìý8L
    Earth Science Laboratory
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý110
    Elementary Statistics
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý110H
    Elementary Statistics - Honors
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý140
    Calculus for Business
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý160
    Precalculus Mathematics
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý180
    Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
    ²Ñ·¡°Õ°¿Ìý3
    Weather and the Atmospheric Environment
    ²Ñ·¡°Õ°¿Ìý3L
    Weather and Atmospheric Environment Laboratory
    °¿°ä·¡´¡Ìý10
    Introduction to Oceanography
    ´Ç°ùÌý°¿°ä·¡´¡Ìý10H
    Introduction to Oceanography - Honors
    °¿°ä·¡´¡Ìý10L
    Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory
    °¿°ä·¡´¡Ìý20
    The Coastal Ocean
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    Physics
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    General Physics
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    Engineering Physics
    ±Ê±á³§°äÌý9
    Physical Science
    ±Ê³§³Û°äÌý10
    Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
    Social Science
    Choose two courses from the following:6
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    Cultural Anthropology
    ´Ç°ùÌý´¡±·°Õ±áÌý5H
    Cultural Anthropology - Honors
    µþ±«³§°äÌý1µþ
    Principles of Economics - Microeconomics
    ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±«³§°äÌý1µþH
    Principles of Economics - Microeconomics - Honors
    ³Ò·¡°¿³ÒÌý2
    Human Geography
    ´Ç°ùÌý³Ò·¡°¿³ÒÌý2H
    Human Geography - Honors
    ³Ò·¡°¿³ÒÌý5
    World Regional Geography
    ³Ò·¡°¿³ÒÌý30
    Geography of California
    ±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý12
    Introduction to Ethics
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý12H
    Introduction to Ethics - Honors
    ±Ê°¿³¢±õÌý1
    Introduction to American Government and Politics
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    Introduction to American Government and Politics - Honors
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    Contemporary Social Problems
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    Contemporary Social Problems - Honors
    Total Units18-22
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