Compare Microbiologists & Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health United States

Comparison Microbiologists Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Salary

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Microbiologists $87,300
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,100

Similar skills & knowledge

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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Licensing

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Licensing for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

License may be required in some states

Licensing for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

License may be required in some states


Certification

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Certification for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

8 related certifications

Certification for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

14 related certifications

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