Chemical and Environmental Engineering Technologies Department
- Chemical Technology
- Environmental Engineering Technology
- Environmental Engineering Technology—Water and Wastewater Major
- Environmental Engineering Technology—Stormwater Management Major
- Environmental Safety and Security Certificate
Chemical Technology (CMT)
The Chemical Technology program at Cincinnati State prepares students to become laboratory technicians or research associates in high-tech
research and development or quality control laboratories, academic institutions, and government facilities. CMT graduates often are employed in chemical manufacturing, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, environmental, and polymer/plastic labs. These technicians use sophisticated chemical/biochemical methods and cutting-edge instrumentation to analyze chemical and pharmaceutical substances and evaluate their properties. Because the CMT curriculum is highly transferable, many graduates continue their education in a four-year degree program in chemistry, biology/biotechnology, chemical engineering, or a pre-professional degree such as pre-pharmacy, pre-medicine, pre-dental, or pre-veterinary medicine.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Analyze chemical compounds and pharmaceutical raw materials and products
- Evaluate chemical, biochemical, and physical properties
- Research new products and processes
- Analyze environmental samples
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Chemical Technician
Laboratory Technician
Research Associate
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
College of Mount St. Joseph
Miami University
Northern Kentucky University
University of Cincinnati
Xavier University
Representative Co-op Employers
Givaudan
Milacron
Procter & Gamble
Sun Chemical
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WILD Flavors, Inc.
Co-op Salary Projections
$10–$15/hour
Employment Outlook
Chemical Technology graduates are in high demand. The placement rate of Cincinnati State graduates has been consistently close to 100 percent.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$42,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Associate of Science
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Chemical Technology curriculum
Environmental Engineering Technology (EVET)
Environmental issues affect our health and that of our communities, as well as the sustainability of future generations and the earth itself. They directly affect the operations of all types of industries, including parks and forest services, transportation, chemical facilities, defense and energy, construction, and, of course, environmental services. At Cincinnati State, EVET graduates enter positions in a wide variety of industries, environmental restoration sites, government agencies, laboratories, consulting firms, and conservation districts.
All curriculum courses meet Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requirements for license renewal except CIT 9400.
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Graduates are prepared to:
- Collect and analyze soil and water samples
- Conduct laboratory tests
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Perform air sampling and monitoring
- Perform field studies and site assessments
- Treat and minimize waste
- Complete the following program educational objectives:
Prepare graduates to successfully enter and pursue baccalaureate degrees
Prepare graduates to enter and advance professionally through technical and mid-management positions in industry
- Possess the following outcomes upon graduation:
Outcome 1: The student will be able to communicate as individuals, as well as function effectively on teams, by applying oral and written skills.
Outcome 2: The student will have an awareness of their responsibilities in the Environmental Engineering Technology field, recognizing the need for continual learning to remain well-prepared to face contemporary professional, social, and global challenges in a diverse society.
Outcome 3: The student will demonstrate an appropriate mastery of fundamental knowledge and tools, needed to assist in the design of field projects, conduct site assessments and select clean-up/treatment alternatives, and technological processes inherent to their specific field of study.
Outcome 4: The students will demonstrate the knowledge of the importance of quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Outcome 5: The student will demonstrate an ability to identify, analyze, and creatively solve technical and design problems.
Outcome 6: The student will be able to apply fundamental knowledge along with current techniques and skills to conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret and apply results to improve processes.
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Air Sampling and Monitoring Technician
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Field Sampling Technician
Hazardous Waste Technician
Laboratory Manager
Park Naturalist
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Central State University
Northern Kentucky University
Ohio State University
Shawnee State University
Thomas More College
University of Cincinnati
University of Findlay
Wright State University
Representative Co-op Employers
City of Cincinnati—Parks Department
Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services
Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)
The Payne Firm, Inc.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Co-op Salary Projections
$10–$16/hour
Employment Outlook
Rising energy costs, environmental alerts, and concern over global warming have revived a sense of environmental responsibility across the globe. As a result, this has created a strong demand for graduates of Cincinnati State’s EVET program. This demand is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. In addition, this job market is influenced by environmental legislation; when laws are passed, industry must respond. It is an excellent time to get involved with this exciting and growing technology.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$60,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Associate of Science
Chemical Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology—
Water and Wastewater major
Environmental Safety and Security certificate
Environmental Engineering Technology curriculum
Environmental Engineering Technology—Water and Wastewater Major (EVETW)
The Water and Wastewater major under the Environmental Engineering Technology (EVET) program places an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment, as well as the operation and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Courses focus on biological, physical, and chemical treatment processes; collection and distribution systems; calculations for water and wastewater personnel, safety, and statistics; and quality assurance and control. Graduates of the Environmental Engineering Technology—Water and Wastewater major program go on to work at municipal water and wastewater treatment plants; industrial wastewater treatment facilities; federal, state, and local government agencies; private civil and environmental engineering consulting firms; and water and wastewater analytical labs.
All curriculum courses meet Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requirements for license renewal except CIT 9400.
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Graduates are prepared to:
- Collect and analyze air, soil, and water samples
- Conduct laboratory tests
- Conduct plant operations and maintenance activities
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Monitor effluent water quality
- Treat and minimize waste
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Field Sampling Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Laboratory Manager
Water/Wastewater Analyst
Wastewater and Drinking Water Plant Operators
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Central State University
Northern Kentucky University
Ohio State University
Shawnee State University
Thomas More College
University of Cincinnati
University of Findlay
Wright State University
Representative Co-op Employers
Butler County Department of Environmental Services
Greater Cincinnati Water Works
Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
Northern Kentucky Water District
Sanitation District No.1 of Northern Kentucky
Co-op Salary Projections
$10–$16/hour
Employment Outlook
It has been over 30 years since the Clean Water Act was passed; many career water and wastewater treatment plant operators who entered the field at the time are now retiring. This has created a strong demand for graduates of the EVETW program. This demand is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$60,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Associate of Science
Chemical Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Environmental Safety and Security certificate
Environmental Engineering Technology—Water and Wastewater major curriculum
Environmental Engineering Technology—Stormwater Management Major (EVETS)
The Environmental Engineering Technology—Stormwater Management major prepares students in recent and emerging technologies related to stormwater control. As water quality regulations become more stringent, it is critical that environmental engineers are educated about stormwater management practices, including those methods that target specific pollutants of concern in order to maximize overall benefits to the watershed of interest.
Courses focus on environmental mapping, watershed management, stormwater management technologies, and restoration ecology.
The program also stresses effectiveness and maintenance requirements of various stormwater management practices.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Design field projects and conduct site assessments
- Select clean-up, treatment alternatives, and technological processes
- Identify, analyze, and creatively solve technical and design problems
- Face contemporary professional, social, and global challenges in a diverse society
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Field Sampling Technicians
Water/Wastewater Laboratory Analysts
Restoration Ecologists
Illicit Discharge Surveillance Program Team
Representative Co-op Employers
City of Cincinnati—Parks Department
Greater Cincinnati Water Works
Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services
MACTEC
Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky
Co-op Salary Projections
$10–$16/hour
Employment Outlook
Stormwater management issues are a part of every construction project (both existing and projected) as well as site management decisions. Leaders in the Greater Cincinnati area, including Hamilton County MSD, Cincinnati State, and others, are working collaboratively to minimize the volume of stormwater runoff entering local waterways. As a result, potential career pathways associated with these efforts will be in high demand.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$65,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Associate of Science
Chemical Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology—Water and Wastewater Major
Environmental Safety and Security certificate
Environmental Engineering Technology—Stormwater Management major curriculum
Environmental Safety and Security Certificate
The Environmental Safety and Security certificate develops student skills for utilization in fields associated with protecting the nation during natural disaster, war, or terrorist attack. These careers fall under disaster preparedness, utilities safety and security, transportation safety and security, law enforcement, and research. Additionally, this certificate fills the need of business, political, and educational leaders to develop staff to ensure the safety of their personnel.
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Graduates are prepared to:
- Assess the operations of government agencies and industry to better protect their employees and assets from intentional attacks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement controls to reduce the likelihood and impact of intentional disruptive acts
- Utilize risk assessment methods to evaluate and manage danger in the event of chemical, biological, or radiological exposures
- Evaluate hazards following natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and weapon of mass destruction events
- Perform air sampling and monitoring
- Assist companies implementing additional control measures to protect employees and the community during natural disasters and in the event of war or terrorist attack
- Collect and analyze samples of sediment, soil, water, and groundwater
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$60,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Chemical Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology—
Water and Wastewater major
Safety and Security Management
