Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

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About Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene programs prepare public health specialists to monitor and evaluate health and related safety standards in industrial, commercial, and government workplaces and facilities. Includes instruction in occupational health and safety standards and regulations; health-related aspects of various occupations and work environments; health hazard testing and evaluation; test equipment operation and maintenance; industrial toxicology; worker health and safety education; and the analysis and testing of job-related equipment, behavior practices, and protective devices and procedures.

Of the 9 Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene degrees granted each year at the Post masters certificate level, 22% percent of whom are men and the other 78% percent are women. Did you know that Iowa has more students being awarded a degree in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene than any other state in the US? In fact, Iowa awarded 5 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene is $38,300.

Popularity of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
9
Female Students
7 (77%)
Male Students
2 (22%)
White (8, 89%)
Two or more races (1, 11%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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