Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in identifying and disposing of hazardous materials. Includes instruction in environmental safety principles, biohazard identification, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, hazardous waste disposal procedures and systems, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
- Schools offering
- 18
- Annual completions
- 34
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $61k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in identifying and disposing of hazardous materials. Includes instruction in environmental safety principles, biohazard identification, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, hazardous waste disposal procedures and systems, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous materials removal workers | $48k | +1.0% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Environmental science and protection technicians, including health | $49k | +4.0% | Associate's degree |
| Environmental engineering technologists and technicians | $59k | +1.2% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$61k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$58k
Bachelor's
$69k
Top colleges for Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyamaca College | El Cajon, CA | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| De Anza College | Cupertino, CA | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Santiago Canyon College | Orange, CA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Palo Verde College | Blythe, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sierra College | Rocklin, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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