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Natural Sciences Division
Certificate T0677
Students pursuing the Geotech Certificate receive hands-on training in field and lab skills and geologic principles necessary for a variety of geotechnical and environmental careers. Certificate earners will be qualified for entry-level employment opportunities with local government agencies, private firms, and public utilities that specialize in water resources and water quality, engineering geology, petroleum resources, environmental hazards and remediation and other geotechnical services. The Geotech Certificate will allow students to qualify for positions in the geotechnical sector prior to or without obtaining a 4-year degree. There are no prerequisite skills for the certificate and enrollment will be limited only by available space in the core classes.
Required Courses
- Environmental Engineering Technicians
Environmental Engineering Technicians
SOC Career Code: 17-3025.00Apply 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$24.80The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart 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$71,326.11Annual Job Openings119Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Environmental Science Technicians
Environmental Science Technicians
SOC Career Code: 19-4042.00Perform 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$17.51The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart 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$38,442.73Annual Job Openings1,100Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Environmental Engineering Technicians
