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Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech in California

Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 109 students earned their Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech is the 81st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech Majors in California

Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 63
Associate Degree 45
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a hazardous materials management and waste tech major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of hazardous materials management and waste tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.2%
  • White: 34.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech Grads in California

6,480 people in the state and 44,000 in the nation are employed in jobs related to hazardous materials management and waste tech.

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Wages for Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech Jobs in California

Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech grads earn an average of $49,470 in the state and $47,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer hazardous materials management and waste tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

De Anza College

Cupertino
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,706 Total Students

A typical student attending De Anza College will pay a net price of $4,740. Graduates earn an average $43,163 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

#2

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,836 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,234. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

#3

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,809 Total Students

In their early career, Cuyamaca College grads earn an average salary of $29,927. 79% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,045 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,227 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, Woodland Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,327. 41% of students get financical aid.

#6

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,408 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. A typical student attending SMC will pay a net price of $3,305. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

#7

Rio Hondo College

Whittier
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,593 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. 82% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. A typical student attending Sacramento City will pay a net price of $5,507.

#9

Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,024 Total Students

A typical student attending LTCC will pay a net price of $4,146. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#9

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,985 Total Students

A typical student attending SWC Chula Vista will pay a net price of $4,530. 26% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,273 after graduation.

Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech Careers in CA

Some of the careers hazardous materials management and waste tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 22% $44,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to hazardous materials management and waste tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 788
Water Treatment Management 702

View all majors related to Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech

View Nationwide Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Tech Report

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