Why Environmental Health Science? Degree Benefits EKU boasts the nation's premier environmental health science program and is the second largest of only 31 accredited programs in the U.S. More than 95% of students seeking employment find jobs either before they graduate or within two months of graduating with average salaries in the $45,000 to $50,000 range

Approximately 125,000 jobs are listed in the field of environmental health annually for only a few hundred environmental health graduates. Career opportunities are exceptional. The only roadblock to an incredible career is not being flexible and willing to move. Job titles include: Industrial Hygienist Environmental Health Specialist Sanitarian Health & Safety Manager Environmental Health Officer