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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Associate's degree

Employed as of 2023: 255

2033 Projected Openings: 207

Entry Level Salary: $40,230

Median Salary: $58,860

Experienced Level Salary: $83,770

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Abilities

Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,920
Graduation
Graduation Rate
36.2 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,500

University of Kentucky

Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,218
Graduation
Graduation Rate
69.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500
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