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Careers

Industrial hygienists play an important role in ensuring that the workplace is as free from hazards as possible and that the workers and the members of the community are protected from potential health threats. Your training at Clarkson will position you to make an immediate impact in helping eliminate health hazards -- by changing workplace practices, adding controls, or by recommending special clothing or equipment. Demand is high for these skills in small and large businesses, government agencies, the armed forces, and consulting firms.

This is highly important and rewarding work. The knowledge and experience you gain at Clarkson could halt a dangerous practice and save lives. As our world moves through the "information age," where new, possibly hazardous technologies are emerging every day, the industrial hygienist' job function becomes more valuable to the health and well-being of workers, the community, and the environment. A fascinating and informative article was published in The Seattle Times newspaper. Check it out!

Clarkson University has a placement record of nearly 100 percent in this important field of environmental health science, which offers a growing range of rewarding career opportunities. Leading manufacturing companies that employ environmental health and safety professionals include:

Many EHS graduates from Clarkson pursue advanced degree programs. Among graduate schools where our graduates have recently enrolled:

• John Hopkins
• University of North Carolina
• University of Massachusetts, Lowell
• University of Michigan
• University of Texas
• University of Washngton
• Upstate (NY) Medical University

The American Board of Industrial Hygiene has a list of graduate programs where students could continue their studies.