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Overview for 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.

Careers for Environmental Toxicology Majors

A major in Environmental Toxicology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Environmental Toxicology

Top 2 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Environmental Toxicology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
 2
(0.3%)
Less Selective$31,010 
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
 16
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$20,021 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.