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Our Environmental Science associate degree provides hands-on training and expert guidance by highly trained technicians and scientists. The degree lets prospects build a strong foundation for seeking employment in the Environment Science professions.
Build a solid foundation for a promising career with our Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Science Technician . Blue Ridge CTC offers a blend of real-world knowledge and additional workforce skills employers look for in qualified applicants.
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New Job Openings
Projected for in-demand environment technician occupations by 2030!
Job Growth
Projected for environment science technician job roles and other similar occupations by 2030!
Average Salary
Estimated for environmental science and protection technicians.
A two-year associate degree as an Environmental Science Technician provides students with a blend of academics and practical training on foundations of environmental science and occupational safety required in the real workplace. The degree lets students to:
Our Environmental Science Technician program develops students’ workforce-ready skills through hands-on training, guided by trained faculty and a holistic learning environment.
The Environmental Science Technician program helps students learn the fundamental skills and duties of environmental sampling and monitoring technicians, water and wastewater technicians, and similar occupations.
Earn our degree from our School of Workforce Development and Engineering Technologies!
Our Environmental Science Technician associate degree allows students to learn theories and concepts with practical skills needed to become qualified environmental science technicians.
Throughout the program, students learn various concepts such as environmental science fundamentals, air, and water permits, geographic information systems, industrial hygiene, OSHA and EPA, industrial fire safety, and much more. The curriculum helps students to:
Blue Ridge CTC offers an industry-focused approach to learning, leading to a path-breaking career and continuing education opportunities.
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Blue Ridge CTC acts as a catalyst to career goals, gives students exposure to real-time career prospects, and provides a learning environment supporting personal and professional growth.
Effective faculty is the backbone of any school. Our faculty are committed teachers and scholars who:
Deliver real-world learning to shape a students’ job market competency.
Impart teaching that promotes creativity and sets the base for further 4-year programs.
Extend a smart learning model that raises job prospects.
Integrate best-in-class learning formats and resources to drive focused learning.
We provide comprehensive Student Support Services to promote student success.
Student Services provides a variety of support, including tutoring, accessibility accommodations, and more!
We provide high-tech classes, supporting labs, and study areas to promote a balanced education.
We recognize talent and celebrate their victorious performance with awards and acknowledgments.
We have supportive counselors to help with personal, professional, and academic challenges.
We support students from admission through the career search! Career Services assists students:
Find the right kind of job with a career inventory assessment.
Get assistance on resume writing and referral to participating employer partners.
With interview preparation to boost their morale and get prepared with the right narration to win job negotiations.
Get a holistic learning environment, where they are nurtured to become the next set of professionals entering the workforce.
As a community of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, we strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campuses, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Campus diversity encourages open dialogue on campus.
Equity removes barriers and ensures equal opportunities are afforded to all.
Our campus offers an inclusive, welcoming environment where all are valued, celebrated, and included.
The campus community promotes diversity and inclusion through a variety of speakers and events.
We are committed to providing students with real-time training and internship opportunities to enter the workforce directly after graduating.
We provide industry expert instruction to strengthen job-specific skills needed for real-world challenges.
We assist students with internship opportunities to find their way to a successful career.
We provide industry-certified expert supervision and guidance to raise students’ job prospects in the Government and Private sectors.
Our campus is well equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, machinery, hardware, and software required to provide the technical skills needed for real jobs.
Learn more about alumni who successfully reached their goals by earning an education at Blue Ridge CTC!
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Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.