Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

STEM • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in maintaining job-related health and safety standards. Includes instruction in safety engineering principles, inspection and monitoring procedures, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, applications to specific work environments, and report preparation.

Numbers at a glance

258th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
19
Colleges offer it
821
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
667
Women
154

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O's Insights on Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after increasing prior to that.
  • 99% of graduates come from public universities.