Program Overview
Start your career in the environmental technology field or enhance your current career and job mobility. Earn an Associate in Applied Science in environmental technology.
This growing field has many opportunities. With a motivated individual to provide protection of our vital environmental resources there is a demand for skilled individuals which continues to grow.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in environmental technology? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and the environment, and ensure conformance with Federal, State and local regulations and ordinances.
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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
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of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluations of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic risks to workers.
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annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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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. Other duties may include the collection of samples of gases, soil, water and other materials for testing.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
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 an engineering staff or a scientist. Assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
About Delta's Program
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Amazing facultyAt Delta, you get small classes, professors who see your potential and resources to help you succeed. Delta professors are here to teach. And, they're really good at it.
One of the very best things about Delta College is your ability to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on!
In this program, you'll gain skills and knowledge in the areas of:
- Lab sampling techniques and writing of technical and field reports
- Compliance with federal, state and local environmental health and safety regulations
- Working effectively with a diverse group of business, industry and regulatory bodies
Why you should choose Delta
Our faculty are highly trained and routinely have experience in the field. Faculty often work with students as they begin to make career choices. Many classes offer interactive lecture, activity and hands-on lab sessions. Check out our travel courses, blended courses (combination of classroom and internet-based) and online courses. Courses range from introductory to those more advanced that satisfy the first two years of four-year degrees in science, engineering, medicine, and more.
- Understanding specific environmental and safety regulations related to the work environment;
- computer competency;
- basic understanding of chemical and biological terminology;
- ability to read and understand technical materials as well as translating what is read into performance;
- ability to write comprehensive technical reports;
- critical thinking;
- ability to collect and maintain data;
- ability to make routine mathematical computations;
- understanding for how environmental health and safety regulations are developed and codified; and
- understanding of the interrelation of environmental issues.
Life is busy. But that shouldn't get in the way of your education. Delta offers classes at night, on weekends and online to make taking classes and getting that degree easier. Plus, Delta has three centers, so you can take classes even closer to home.
At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis, but we do have some online tutoring options.
Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.
One of the very best things about Delta College is your ability to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands (and thousands) of dollars. It's a smart choice!
In fact, if you're interested in earning a bachelor's degree, you have several options by coming to Delta first, and then transferring.
Consider becoming a member of the Biology Club! This group’s mission is to engage in activities to further their own knowledge of the environment, to explore the wonders of the environment and pass that knowledge on to others, so that they may also enjoy and respect the world around us.
Contact the club advisor Kristopher Nitz at 989-686-9564 or the club president, Angela Lenon.
We'd love for you to join us!
Facts & Figures
With the Michigan Transfer Agreement, 30 credits are guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Michigan.
1 in 8 people in our community, ages 17-70, has taken a class at Delta.
related programs
Environmental Technology - Transfer
Environmental Technology - Certificate