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About Environmental Toxicology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the health effects associated with exposure to toxic chemicals and systems occurring in the natural, work, and living environments; the management of environmental toxins and toxicity; and the development of protections for humans, animals, and plants. Includes instruction in applied ecology; microbiology; toxin transport, fate, and degradation; dermal toxicology; reproductive and genetic toxicology; atmospheric and environmental chemistry; metals toxicology; environmental mutagens and biotransformation; nutrient interaction; chemical sensitivity, disorders, and disease; risk assessment; animal waste management; environmental health; and hazardous materials management.

Students who are passionate about Environmental Toxicology can study up to a Masters degree. Right now, 86 students are granted some level of degree in Environmental Toxicology around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Environmental Toxicology in California than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Environmental Toxicology is $42,090.

Popularity of Environmental Toxicology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Environmental Toxicology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Environmental Toxicology majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Environmental Toxicology can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Environmental Toxicology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Environmental Toxicology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
37
Female Students
20 (54%)
Male Students
17 (45%)
White (14, 38%)
U.S. Nonresident (10, 27%)
Two or more races (5, 14%)
Asian (3, 8%)
Hispanic or Latino (3, 8%)
Black or African American (1, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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